Job Description

Prohibition Liquor Co.
Adelaide CBD, SA
Full-time | Salary dependent on experience

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Prohibition Liquor Co. is looking for an experienced, energeticVenue & Events Lead to own our events and functions business.

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This isn't just about managing bookings as they come in.

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We want someone who candrive bookings, spot opportunities, build relationships, and help maximise the potential of our venue while ensuring every event we host runs brilliantly.

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Working side by side with ourVenue Duty Manager and Marketing Manager , you'll help create a busy, engaging and commercially successful venue calendar, bringing together great events, strong promotion and seamless delivery.

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From corporate functions and celebrations to workshops, tastings, brand activations and external events, you'll manage the process from the first enquiry through to the event itself.

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You'll be equally comfortable talking to a prospective client, putting together an event package, creating a run sheet, briefing the team and being there when it matters to make sure everything runs smoothly.

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Ultimately, your role is simple:create great events, help fill the venue and make events a profitable and growing part of our business.

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You'll take the lead on our venue events and functions across bookings, planning and delivery, working closely with theVenue Duty Manager and Marketing Manager to bring them to life.

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You'll:

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Respond to event and function enquiries and turn opportunities into bookings

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Proactively look for opportunities to grow venue bookings and event revenue

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Build relationships with corporate clients, event organisers and potential partners

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Manage events from initial enquiry and proposal through to planning and delivery

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Work with clients on event packages, minimum spends, menus, beverages, room layouts and other requirements

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Prepare event briefs and run sheets and coordinate with the Venue Duty Manager, bar team, kitchen and external suppliers

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Work closely with the Venue Duty Manager to ensure events are properly staffed, set up and delivered

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Oversee event set-up and be present for key events where required

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Troubleshoot issues quickly and calmly to make sure events run smoothly

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Follow up with clients after events and encourage repeat bookings

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Identify quieter periods and develop ideas to bring more people through the venue

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Seek new partnerships, activations and external event opportunities

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Work alongside the Marketing Manager to promote events, packages and venue opportunities and develop ideas to drive bookings

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Monitor bookings, revenue and event performance to understand what's working and where we can do more

What we're looking for n

We're looking for someone with2-3 years' proven experience in events, functions, hospitality or venue management who is ready to take the next step and make the role their own.

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You'll bring:

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2-3 years' proven experience in events, functions, hospitality or a similar role

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Experience managing events from enquiry through to delivery

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Strong sales instincts and the confidence to turn enquiries into bookings

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A proactive approach to finding new event and partnership opportunities

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Good commercial awareness and an understanding of what makes an event successful and profitable

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Excellent client and relationship-management skills

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Solid organisation and attention to detail

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Confidence coordinating suppliers, staff and stakeholders

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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A collaborative approach and the ability to work closely with venue and marketing teams

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A calm, practical approach when things don't quite go to plan

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Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends around key events

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Experience inbars, restaurants, wineries, distilleries or event venues would be highly regarded.

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A qualification in events, hospitality, business or marketing is welcome, butproven experience and results matter more to us.

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Established in Adelaide in 2015, Prohibition Liquor Co. has built a reputation for creating bold, innovative and award-winning spirits.

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But Prohibition has always been about more than what's in the bottle.

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Our Gilbert Street home brings people together for drinks, functions, tastings, workshops and events and we're looking for someone who can help us make even more of it.

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We're a hands-on, creative business where good ideas are encouraged, and people have the opportunity to genuinely make an impact.

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This is a great opportunity for an experiencedEvents Coordinator, Functions Coordinator or hospitality professional who's ready to step up, take greater ownership and help grow the events side of an established Adelaide brand.

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You'll work side by side with ourVenue Duty Manager and Marketing Manager , giving you the support of a close team while still having the freedom to bring ideas to the table and make the role your own.

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You'll have the opportunity to build relationships, create new opportunities and see the direct impact of your work as the venue calendar grows.

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Salary: Dependent on experience.

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If you love creating memorable events, building relationships and seeing a busy venue calendar,we'd love to hear from you.

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📌 Events & Venue Lead (Adelaide)
🏢 Prohibition Liquor
📍 Adelaide