Job description
Job Position: Event Producer
Salary: $58,000
Overview:
The Event Producer proactively seeks and develops relationships that lead to opportunities to provide special event solutions. They understand and utilize the sales process to find and secure sales for Food For Thought's catering division. Their works lead to realizing consistent sustainable growth contributing to the building of wealth for the company and its associates.
Support, management and maintenance of task and initiatives associated with the sale and production of private events. A member of the sales team that administratively supports initiatives for daily sales office, sales, and full service catering events.
Essential Duties:
- Exceeds annual sales goals set by leadership.
- Supports Sales Consultants book of business with operational efficiencies and specific systems designed to support the execution of all events and assist in new business development.
- Participates in regular training sessions, skill development and goal setting.
- Writes and follows through on proposals for events.
- Executes tasks to include, but not limited to: Venue sourcing, CRM management, field calls and inquiries, contract writing, menu creation, venue contracts, RFP’s, floor plan generation, service, pack lists, equipment and linens, event timelines, site visits, event/client specific notes, execution of concierge services and on-site event management.
- Creates pre-event communication to ensure execution of booked events.
- Sells all event group and workplace solutions to enhance client portfolio.
- Plans and conducts tastings to secure business.
- Participates in and prepares information for weekly menu meetings and other meetings.
- Participates in promotional and networking opportunities to support the sales effort.
Qualifications:
- Excellent communication, people and networking skills.
- Possess a strong sales and business acumen.
- Ability to thrive and remain even-tempered when faced with a fast-paced environment.
- Team player, ready and willing to assist in departmental projects and emergencies.
Why We’re the Leaders:
- Excellent training
- Employee Referral bonuses
- Full and Part Time opportunities available
- Flexible scheduling
- Career advancement opportunities
- Competitive Pay
- Anniversary Milestone Incentives
Benefits:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for +30 hrs or more/week (Inclusive to domestic partners)
- Company Paid Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- FFT University – over 70 courses to choose from to help your career growth
- Meal Plans
Did you know that the average tenure at Food For Thought is 6 years? The U.S. average is 4.2 years, while the hospitality industry average is 2.1 years!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $58,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lincolnwood, IL 60712: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Events management: 2 years (Required)
- Sales: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
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