Events Director (Louisville)

About The Job:

We're seeking a strategic, hands-on, and highly driven Events Director to join the Copper & Kings team and lead the next chapter of our growth. This role owns our events business end to end — weddings, corporate gatherings, private parties, and brand experiences — at one of Louisville's most distinctive distillery venues.

You'll work closely with leadership, hospitality, sales, and marketing to turn our venue into a destination event brand — building the systems, and sales pipeline needed to book more events and deliver a flawless guest experience at every one of them.

This is an opportunity to be part of an ambitious, entrepreneurial company where building something from the ground up is the job — and where your work directly shapes how guests experience The Original American Spirit.

Who We Are

Copper & Kings American Brandy Company is a trailblazing distillery based in Louisville, Kentucky. Known for doing things differently — like aging brandy in bourbon barrels and finishing bourbon in brandy barrels — we celebrate a modern American take on spirits. With a flavorful portfolio and a distinctly rebellious spirit, Copper & Kings is proud to be at the forefront of the American brandy revival.

Now under independent ownership by Bourdon Spirits Co., we're entering an exciting new era — with a fresh brand identity, new product lines, and a creative vision rooted in culture, craftsmanship, and momentum. This role is essential to building our events business into a destination in its own right.

What You Can Expect

• A collaborative, fast-paced environment at one of Louisville's most distinctive distilleries
• Real ownership of a growing business line, with a clear mandate and the room to build it your way
• Close collaboration with company leadership and the broader hospitality and marketing teams
• Competitive pay and opportunities for growth within a creative spirits brand
• On-site work at our Butchertown distillery
• Full-time employees eligible for benefits (healthcare, paid time off)

Your Responsibilities

• Own the events business end to end, from strategy to on-site execution
• Build and run the full sales pipeline for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and brand activations — inquiry through booking through execution
• Develop pricing, packages, and venue offerings that make Copper & Kings the obvious choice for events in Louisville
• Personally lead sales outreach and relationship-building with planners, corporate accounts, and past guests to build repeat and referral business
• Plan and execute flawless events on-site, managing vendors, staff, timelines, and guest experience from load-in to load-out
• Build out the team, processes, and tools (booking systems, staffing plans, vendor network) needed to support higher volume without sacrificing quality
• Partner with marketing to promote the venue and build a steady inbound lead flow through digital, social, and local partnerships
• Collaborate with hospitality and brand teams to ensure every event reflects the Copper & Kings brand and product
• Track booking volume and guest satisfaction, and adjust strategy based on what's working
• Represent Copper & Kings with energy, hustle, and confidence — this role sets the tone for the whole events business

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in events, hospitality, venue management, or a related field
• A builder's mindset — someone energetic and hungry, who wants to grow a business rather than maintain one
• Strong sales instincts and comfort owning revenue targets, not just execution
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to run multiple events and priorities at once without dropping anything
• Hands-on leadership style — comfortable both closing a corporate deal and being on-site the night of a wedding
• Strong communication skills with clients, vendors, and internal teams
• Experience managing staff, vendors, or contractors is a plus
• Entrepreneurial attitude and comfort working in a fast-paced growth environment
• Passion for hospitality, events, spirits, or lifestyle brands
• Based in or willing to relocate to Louisville, KY

Copper & Kings is an equal opportunity employer.

This description reflects the current role but is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or working conditions. Management may revise duties as needs evolve. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.