Event Designer

RIDGEWELLS INC•Bethesda, MD

6d•$75,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Event Designer is responsible for the design and execution of a wide range of events, including corporate meetings, weddings, and galas. The Event Designer will generate sales leads utilizing previous contacts and will continue to expand their existing customer base by attending networking events and nurturing existing client relationships.

Requirements

Minimum 3+ years of Catering/Event Sales experience is required
Solid portfolio of successfully managed events, such as weddings, corporate events, and meetings
Ability to function independently and intuitively in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and time management skills
Strong sales skills with the ability to sell ideas to clients, management, etc.
Firm knowledge of food, beverage, and event management
Must have an eye for detail and ability to care deeply, providing the client a memorable experience
Proven ability to anticipate and solve problems related to event production timeline
Possess positive attitude with the ability and willingness to work with clients and coworkers
Excellent team management skills, and ability to lead a team as assigned
Strong ability to manage several simultaneous projects
Excellent MS Office skills; Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and attend events outside of normal business hours

Responsibilities

Drives sales by soliciting and securing business through a proactive, consultative sales approach
Screens inquiries, responds to leads, and prepares custom proposals based on clients’ needs and budget
Manages sales inquiries from point of inception through event execution
Manages, maintains, assigns, and solicits accounts to achieve a monthly sales goal
Responds to client inquiries providing responsive and knowledgeable customer service
Develops productive and mutually benefiting business relationships with vendors and clients
Schedules and attends site-visits, outside sales calls, and event tastings
Enters and tracks sales and events information in CRM system
Manages multiple clients and responsibilities, while meeting deadlines
Collaborates with culinary team to create customized catering proposals
Negotiates client contracts to secure new business
Performs other duties associated with the position that are reasonably assigned to support the overall needs of the business