Event Sales & Social Media Manager

Location:

Whistle & Keg – Downtown Columbus, OH

About Us

Whistle & Keg is a unique self-pour taproom featuring 40 rotating taps of craft beer, wine, cider, cocktails, and more. We’re more than just a bar—we’re a gathering place for corporate events, birthday parties, networking events, reunions, fundraisers, and celebrations of all kinds.

We’re looking for an energetic, outgoing, and self-motivated person who enjoys meeting people, building relationships, and helping create memorable experiences.

This role combines event sales, business development, and social media marketing. Your primary responsibility is to increase revenue by booking private events while also growing our online presence and promoting everything happening at Whistle & Keg.

If you’re someone who loves sales, enjoys hospitality, and knows how to create engaging social media content, we’d love to meet you.

• Generate leads for private events and group bookings
• Contact local businesses, organizations, and community groups
• Build relationships with corporate clients and event planners
• Schedule venue tours and convert inquiries into booked events
• Follow up with past guests to encourage repeat business
• Attend networking events and represent Whistle & Keg in the community
• Help develop new event packages and promotional ideas
• Maintain an organized sales pipeline and track prospects

• Manage Facebook, Instagram, and other social media accounts
• Create engaging photo and video content
• Promote upcoming events, specials, and community happenings
• Respond to messages and online inquiries
• Help grow followers and customer engagement
• Coordinate email marketing campaigns when needed

• Sales or customer service experience preferred
• Hospitality or event experience is a plus
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable making phone calls and meeting new people
• Experience with social media platforms and content creation
• Organized, dependable, and self-motivated
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the management team

• Base pay plus commission on booked events (compensation based on experience)
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for growth as the business continues to expand

You’re someone who gets excited about meeting new people, enjoys selling without being pushy, has creative marketing ideas, and wants to play an important role in growing a fun, locally owned business. You take initiative, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and aren’t afraid to think outside the box.

If you’re ready to help make Whistle & Keg the go-to destination for private events in Columbus, we’d love to hear from you.