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Help Couples Capture One of the Most Important Days of Their Lives

At Wedgewood Weddings, we believe every couple deserves an incredible experience - from planning their wedding to reliving it through beautiful photography and videography. We're looking for a Photo & Video Coordinator who combines strong sales skills with exceptional organization to guide couples through every step of our photography and videography process.

In this role, you'll consult with couples, recommend the best packages for their needs, coordinate planning details with venue teams and photographers, and ensure every wedding is set up for success. If you enjoy relationship building, consultative sales, and managing projects from start to finish, we'd love to meet you. This is a remote job but must be based in California, Nevada or Arizona.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Consultative Sales

  • Meet virtually with couples to present photography and videography packages.

  • Guide purchasing decisions and answer questions about pricing, coverage, timelines, and upgrades.

  • Identify opportunities to enhance each couple's experience through additional coverage or services.

  • Meet or exceed individual sales and conversion goals.

• Photo & Video Planning

  • Conduct Vision Meetings and planning calls to understand each couple's priorities.

  • Create customized photography and videography timelines.

  • Review questionnaires, shot lists, timelines, and event details for completeness.

  • Ensure all planning milestones are completed before the wedding day.

• Coordination & Operations

  • Partner with venue teams, photographers, videographers, and internal departments to ensure seamless execution.

  • Coordinate contractor scheduling and staffing for assigned events.

  • Resolve scheduling or logistical issues leading up to wedding weekends.

  • Maintain accurate documentation within Salesforce and company systems.

• Client Success

  • Track post-event deliverables and follow up with clients.

  • Coordinate smooth handoffs to the post-production team.

  • Ensure every interaction reflects Wedgewood Weddings' commitment to exceptional service.

We're looking for someone who has:

• At least two years of experience in sales, hospitality, customer service, client success, event planning, or a related field.

• Wedding, hospitality, photography, or videography industry experience a plus.

• Experience coordinating events or managing client projects from consultation through completion

• A track record of achieving sales goals or performance metrics.

• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Experience using CRM software and Microsoft Office.

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends based on business needs.

• A positive, professional, team-oriented attitude.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Build meaningful relationships with couples during one of the most exciting times in their lives.

• Combine sales, planning, and operations in a dynamic role where no two days are the same.

• Be part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional wedding experiences.

• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth within one of the nation's leading wedding companies.

For over 40 years, Wedgewood Weddings & Events has been helping couples celebrate life's biggest moments while making the planning process simple and enjoyable. Today, we're one of the nation's largest venue and event companies, with more than 90 locations across the country - and we're continuing to grow.

Our all-inclusive approach allows our teams to focus on delivering exceptional hospitality and creating unforgettable experiences for every client and guest. Whether it's a wedding, corporate event, or social celebration, we believe great events start with great people.

As we continue expanding into new markets, we're committed to investing in our team members. More than 80% of our General Managers and Regional Managers have been promoted from within, creating meaningful opportunities for career growth across the country.

• Competitive pay and performance-based bonus opportunities

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and supplemental benefits, plus a company-funded Health Reimbursement Account

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off, paid holidays, and sick leave

• A collaborative, fast-paced culture where initiative is recognized and growth is encouraged

• A workplace that 90% of our full-time team members recommend to others

If you're looking for a company that's growing, values its people, and offers the opportunity to build a long-term career in hospitality, we'd love to meet you.

Wedgewood Weddings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.