Event Planner

International Market Square, Minneapolis, MN, US

5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

At D’Amico Hospitality, excellence isn’t a slogan — it’s the standard.

We are a nationally recognized, premium hospitality company and the largest event and catering organization in the Twin Cities, known for executing complex, high-profile events with precision, creativity, and consistency. From corporate events and nonprofit galas to weddings and marquee celebrations, our work reflects an unwavering commitment to quality, detail, and execution at scale.

We are seeking a highly connected, experienced Event Planner who brings:

• A proven record of generating significant event revenue
• An established client portfolio and industry relationships
• Strong sales instincts and hospitality acumen
• Experience executing large-scale, high-touch events
• The confidence to lead clients through complex event planning with polish and authority

This is an opportunity for a top-tier hospitality professional to join a respected market leader with the operational infrastructure, culinary talent, venues, and production capabilities to support ambitious growth.

Our passion for excellence isn’t just a tagline — it’s been consistently recognized through industry and regional awards, including:

• Best Catering Company — Twin Cities Business (2017, 2018, 2020–2022, 2025)
• Best Caterer for a Large Wedding — Minnesota Bride Magazine (2019–2025)
• Star Awards Winner — International Live Events Association (2019–2025)
• CATIE Awards Winner – Best Action Station (2024) and Best Catered Event (2025)

As an Event Planner, you will drive revenue growth while orchestrating exceptional client experiences from concept through execution. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment and understands how to balance relationship-building, strategic selling, and flawless execution.

Key responsibilities include:

• Generate new catering sales by acquiring leads, establishing contacts, and fostering relationships through outside calls and presentations. This includes cold calling generated leads, responding to customer inquiries, following up on leads from trade shows, wedding fairs, and other events, conducting research, and qualifying leads to ensure productivity.
• Maintain a consistent schedule and respond to all incoming inquiry calls in a timely, polite and professional manner.
• Ensure the financial performance of the operations by following all company guidelines on sales, pricing and credit.
• Consult and suggestively sell when appropriate to enhance both the customer experience and profitability of events.
• Collect deposits and prepayment on all events that do not have billing privileges according to company policy.
• Maintain relationships with new and repeat business, industry, trade and community groups by participating in broader sales efforts or networking events designed to re-enforce the company, its brand and reputation.
• Communicate with clients via phone, email, virtual meetings, and in-person interactions.
• Employ various sales techniques to ensure a steady stream of business, encourage repeat business, and capitalize on rebooking opportunities.
• Organize tastings, make space design recommendations, plan menus, and coordinate accommodations for successful and profitable events, focusing on client satisfaction from initial contact to execution.
• Handle client complaints diplomatically and propose resolutions to senior management when necessary.
• Conduct site previews for off-premise events to ensure operational readiness.
• Demonstrate expertise on catering venues, floor plans, capabilities, and logistics to secure event business and meet D’Amico standards.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of D’Amico offerings, service standards, and industry trends in event and menu design.
• Attend key events as needed to offer services and introduce management to clients.
• Promote teamwork, professionalism, and ethics by cultivating effective working relationships with all departments.
• Provide mentorship and development opportunities for Catering Coordinators.
• Actively participate in regular…