Event Specialist

Event Specialist

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience coordinating a variety of events (inclusive of small, large and high profile functions)
• Prior understanding of equipment and event rentals
• Prior administrative experience and exposure to marketing and sales
• Proven ability to work in a team environment with self-motivation and independent work ethic
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to engage clients
• IT/Computer savvy; proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Fanatical attention to detail, strong organizational skills and sales ability
• Ability to multi-task and maintain a level of professional urgency and momentum; excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks properly

Responsibilities

• Network and create relationships with new and current clients
• Communicate with clients, gather event details, prepare packages, and send event confirmation details to clients
• Uses sales tools to effectively close leads, including proposals, site tours and planning meetings
• Follow up with clients using information from post events creating opportunity for new bookings and Moment’s of Truth
• Show a superior level of customer service through client feedback & repeat events
• Has a keen eye for details & knows the important questions to ask when planning an event
• Manage time effectively to meet weekly deadlines for BEOs and responds efficiency to client requests
• Contributes to the annual sales targets of the events team, and is able to accurately produce a forecast and speak to the business they are producing
• Contributes to the venue goals by sharing ideas and collaborating with team members
• Can identify a great piece of business & present to management for negotiation
• Anticipates the needs of the operations and kitchen side of the business unit
• Offers a positive presence and attitude towards the work, team & company

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.