Senior Event Planner

SOS Entertainment is a renowned and distinctive event company specializing in providing innovative entertainment and production solutions. Established in 2002 in Los Angeles, the company has grown steadily over 15 years, expanding with branches in San Diego (opened 2011) and San Jose (opened 2012), and regularly servicing events in Sacramento and Las Vegas. The company is focused primarily on school, corporate, community, and private events, producing over 800 events annually. Backed by a talented team of 20 full-time employees and supported by 100 main vendor partners, SOS Entertainment boasts cutting-edge sound, staging, lighting, and video inventory to deliver some of the most innovative event experiences. Furthermore, they offer DJ services to retail clients both within the United States and internationally.

SOS Entertainment is proud of its mission-driven culture guided by 12 core values, emphasizing responsibility, creativity, and client satisfaction. Their commitment to excellence has earned them accolades such as "Business of the Year" along with notable philanthropic contributions exceeding $1,500,000 to nonprofits. The company’s success is reflected in its consistent growth and its reputation for delivering exceptional event experiences.

The role being offered is a pivotal position responsible for coordinating, planning, and executing a diverse range of school events for current and prospective clients. The candidate will take an active part in meetings to carefully plan and organize each event, ensuring the highest customer satisfaction is achieved before, during, and after every engagement. Acting as an event manager on various occasions throughout the school year, this role demands leadership, detailed organizational capabilities, and strong customer service skills. In addition to hands-on event coordination, the position requires preparing precise sales and business development reports, aiding senior management in monitoring the achievement of targets. The role also involves analyzing customer feedback, market trends, and competitor activities to foster continuous improvement. A critical component includes developing and implementing sales and marketing strategies, while promoting company programs and packages to both new and existing accounts.

Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in the event industry and at least 5 years of full-service event planning experience for a company equal to or larger than SOS Entertainment. The ideal professional is responsible, reliable, and possesses strong multitasking and organizational skills, complemented by excellent written and verbal communication abilities. The role requires an uplifting and engaging personality, strong interpersonal skills, and a proactive spirit. A high level of customer service experience, a clean driving record with an unrestricted driver’s license, and a hardworking nature are mandatory. Preferred qualifications include experience in student government or student leadership, along with a bachelor's or master's degree in related fields.

This full-time position offers an attractive starting base salary ranging from $95,000 to $115,000, with added commissions and bonuses totaling between $10,000 and $40,000 annually. The compensation package includes paid time off and benefits valued at approximately $10,000. Moreover, the company provides future growth opportunities, potentially advancing to managerial roles such as Manager, Vice President, or Branch President, making this a highly promising career path for dedicated event professionals.