Sazerac House Events Associate

Sazerac Company Overview

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye.

Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, Buzz Ballz, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the  Best Places to Work in Kentucky  four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of  world’s most award-winning distillery  through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

The Events Associate helps bring experiences at The Sazerac House to life by coordinating and executing consumer events, brand events, and Sazerac House activations. This role works closely with internal teams, customers, and event partners to make sure every detail is planned and delivered at a high level. It’s a hands-on opportunity to build event expertise, create memorable guest experiences, and help develop processes that drive repeat business and customer satisfaction.

Schedule: Fully onsite position that will involve working non-additional hours to support event execution.

• Coordinate and execute Signature Events, Brand Events, and Sazerac House activations from planning through completion.
• Supervise events on-site, anticipating customer needs and resolving requests or issues to deliver a positive guest experience.
• Manage multiple event details and priorities while maintaining strong organization, communication, and attention to detail.
• Identify opportunities to improve event processes, marketing activities, and customer engagement to support repeat business.
• Ability to proactively source and build relationships with vendors and partners to support successful event execution.

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years + of experience in coordinating or supporting events, hospitality, or customer-facing experiences
• Ability to work professionally with people at all levels and work non-traditional hours, including nights and weekends.

Preferred

• Associate degree in Business or a related field.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout event spaces for extended periods.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid driver's license.

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.