Event Producer

Food for Thought•Lincolnwood, IL

11h•$0 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Event Producer at Food For Thought, you will proactively build relationships that create opportunities to provide special event solutions and use the sales process to secure business for the catering division. You will join the Sales Team and support daily sales office initiatives, sales, and full-service catering events. The role involves coordinating a range of event and sales activities, including venue sourcing, CRM management, responding to inquiries, writing contracts and proposals, creating menus and floor plans, preparing requests for proposals, organizing service details, pack lists, equipment and linens, developing event timelines, conducting site visits, documenting client-specific needs, providing concierge services, and managing events on-site. The position is hybrid, with in-office and remote work, generally Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend hours may be needed. The listed wage is $60,000 yearly, and the location is Lincolnwood, Illinois.

Requirements

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and networking skills.
Strong sales and business acumen.
Ability to thrive and remain even-tempered in a fast-paced environment.
Team-oriented approach and willingness to assist with departmental projects and emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Problem-solving and organizational skills.
Sales experience in a similar industry.
A record of meeting and exceeding sales goals.

Responsibilities

Write event proposals and follow through on them.
Plan and conduct tastings to secure business.
Create pre-event communications to support the execution of booked events.
Perform sales for the Event Group and Workplace Solutions branches to enhance the client portfolio.
Prepare information for and participate in weekly menu meetings and other meetings.
Participate in promotional and networking opportunities that support sales.
Participate in regular training sessions, skill development, and goal setting.
Exceed annual sales goals set by the leadership team.
Support sales and full-service catering events, including venue sourcing, CRM management, responding to inquiries, contract writing, menu creation, RFPs, floor plan generation, event service planning, pack lists, equipment and linens, timelines, site visits, client notes, concierge services, and on-site event management.

Benefits

Paid time off.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including spouse and domestic partner coverage.
Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
Health savings account (HSA).
Paid life insurance.
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance (AD&D) and critical illness insurance.
Short-term disability.
Employee assistance program (EAP), including support for mental health, relationship conflicts, child and eldercare, substance abuse, grief and loss; assistance is available to employees and household members, with in-person sessions and unlimited phone access.
Parental leave with equal benefits for mothers and fathers.
401(k) retirement plan.
FFT University, offering more than 70 courses to support skills and career growth.
Employee meal plan.
Employee discounts, including pet insurance, entertainment, travel, and company discounts.
Employee referral bonuses.
Flexible scheduling.
Career advancement opportunities.
Anniversary milestone incentives.
Excellent training.
Competitive pay.