Event Sales Producer | Cameron Mitchell Premier Events

Cameron Mitchell External•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CAMERON MITCHELL PREMIER EVENTS is seeking an EVENT PRODUCER to join their team. The company's mission is to deliver Genuine Hospitality and make “Raving Fans” of their Associates, Guests, Purveyors, Partners, and the Communities in which they do business. They prioritize their Associates, expecting them to bring a positive attitude, creative mindset, and team mentality to work, and to make raving fans of guests and each other. This requires thorough product and event knowledge (food, wine, and liquor) and proficient service procedures. The Event Producer will operate under the general direction of Executive and Senior Event Sales Managers, focusing on developing existing business and initiating new business. The role encompasses the entire event organization process, from initial proposals and menu development to contracts, deposits, walkthroughs, rentals, staffing, delivery, décor, set up, timeline, and tear down. Cameron Mitchell Premier Events is described as the premier event company in central Ohio, offering a fast-paced team environment. The position requires evening and weekend hours.

Requirements

2+ years of catering, sales or venue experience
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Excellent team development and leadership skills
Genuine approach to hospitality
Individuals who exemplify leadership, kindness, and positivity
“Yes is the Answer!” Mentality
Those who value teamwork, family, and community
Thorough product and event knowledge (food, wine, and liquor)
Proficient in service procedures

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree in related field

Responsibilities

Develop existing business and initiate new business
Organize events from inception to execution including proposals, menu development, contracts, deposits, walkthroughs, rentals, staffing, delivery, décor, set up, timeline and tear down
Acts as the liaison between the client and Cameron Mitchell Premier Events
Assures proper event execution, service and safety standards
Practices and supports Cameron Mitchell Restaurants culture and exhibits Genuine Hospitality at all times
Takes and responds to initial client inquiries via phone and internet
Creates proposal in line with clients vision and company standards
Meets with client to make rental selections, begin preliminary details
Understands and navigates through Caterease
Inputs new events and modifies current events in Caterease
Attends walkthroughs and client meetings
Communicates to client professionally at all times via email, in person or via phone
Manages time within given schedule
Responsible for client billing
Attends networking events as needed
Weekly review of period, quarter and yearly sales goals
Reports to work on time as indicated on the work schedule
Practices positive personal hygiene and cleanliness habits during all work shifts
Exemplifies hospitality standards
Answers guest's questions about the restaurant
Handles requests and complaints with guest satisfaction as the priority
Cooperate with management and co-workers to assists others with duties, if needed
Communicates suggestions for improvement in a positive fashion
Follows all national, state, and local safety, health, and sanitation guidelines as specified by the restaurant
Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly
Knows emergency procedures in the restaurant
Performs all duties and maintains knowledge of all standards and procedures as stated in the associate handbook