Social Media and Events Manager | Mostly Days | $50-55k+ | Reading, PA

Events & Social Media Manager – Reading, PA

Upscale Restaurant, Booming Event Business!

Base $50-55k plus Tiered Commission, Benefits and Bonus Potential

A high-volume restaurant in Reading, PA is seeking a sales-driven, outgoing Events & Social Media Manager to own private events and our online presence.

This is a full-time, events-only role – no general management duties.

What You'll Do:

• Be the main contact for all event inquiries (website, Facebook, Instagram, walk-ins, phone)
• Sell event packages and manage the full event cycle from lead to execution
• Ensure events are properly set up, staffed, and flawlessly executed – greet guests and lead the team on-site
• Create and post consistent, engaging social media content to drive event sales
• Manage all leads and follow-up in Monday.com
• Collaborate with the GM on event staffing

What You Need:

• Experience in sales, marketing, and social media
• Outgoing personality that can engage and close
• Strong organization and ability to consistently create and post content
• Must be available weekends and late nights for events. Flexible hours when no events are booked.

Compensation:

• Base: $50-55k
• Tiered Monthly Commission
• Year-end manager bonus

Interviewing as we speak for the Events and Social Media Manager position in Reading, PA!

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