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Event Sales Lead

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
flexible scheduling
Employee Discounts

Job Description

The Events Company is a premier event planning firm based in Houston, TX, renowned for curating elevated experiences that emphasize refined elegance and meticulous attention to detail. This distinguished company specializes in a broad spectrum of high-end events, including sophisticated corporate gatherings, exquisite weddings, and exclusive social affairs. Through their dedication to bespoke event design and flawless execution, The Events Company consistently transforms every occasion into a truly extraordinary and memorable experience. Known for their commitment to luxury, style, and precision, they maintain a reputation as a trusted leader in the event planning industry, attracting clients who desire nothing but... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in high-end luxury event planning
  • experience managing event budgets of $250K plus
  • proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, and Google Sheets
  • availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as business dictates
  • ability to manage client and vendor relationships
  • capable of coordinating event logistics and timelines
  • strong problem-solving skills during event execution

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in high-end luxury event planning with event budgets of $250K plus
  • college degree preferred
  • proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, and Google Sheets
  • able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required
  • able to submit a portfolio of past work with application
  • excellent organizational and communication skills
  • strong negotiation and vendor management abilities

Job Duties

  • Develops, prioritizes, and implements assigned events including balls, weddings, galas, social events, and corporate events
  • responsible for planning and orchestrating events from beginning to end
  • produce and negotiate contracts and maintain relationships with clients and preferred vendors
  • compiles event cost estimates, tracks budget statistics, prepares event files, and produces management reports
  • completes necessary documents including contracts, deposits, and correspondence
  • develops estimate of cost staying within budget while ensuring target profit margins
  • works with third-party vendors to deliver necessary information and invoices to accounting
  • assists in creation and execution of event themes and space layouts
  • reviews staging, staffing, transportation, delivery, set-up, and breakdown of props, decor, and supplies
  • sets up client meetings and event schedules
  • organizes materials and books third-party services
  • coordinates client services regarding invitations, signage, programs, graphics, entertainment within budget
  • on-site for event set-up to ensure execution as sold
  • determines appropriate responses to problems and emergencies during events
  • provides project status updates to senior operations director
  • provides weekly event calendar updates
  • develops detailed timeline for events to distribute pertinent information
  • submits final billing to client and accounting within 5 days of event completion

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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