Shannon Connex Recruiting

Please read entire job description before you apply. Hybrid position means you must reside in Hollywood Florida or surrounding areas as this position requires two days in the office.

About the Position of Executive Event Producer

Here is a fantastic opportunity to join the premier creative department within the number one Destination Management Company in Florida. As Executive Event Producer, you are a fearless creative professional who continually strives to over-deliver client expectations. You have a keen eye for design and a stylish flair when creating proposals, presenting, and/ or doing custom site visits for clients. You are a team player with event planning and creative design experience as well as the ability to perform in a diverse environment while making clients your number one priority. You are self-motivated with extreme attention to detail in written and oral communication. Welcome to your creative future!

About the Client

This National Destination Management company has over 13 offices nationwide and over 250 employees and growing. They are the collaborators, event planners, logistics coordinators, innovators, creators, and dreamers who do what they love with a passion to please. They have over 57 industry awards for their hard work and strong values. Come be part of this award-winning and hard-working team where you create your own “work-life harmony” where “Integrity” leads the way as one of their six values.

Skills / Qualifications

• 3 years of event planning/sales experience
• Creativity, self-motivation, attention to detail, precise oral and written communication, time management, collaboration, a polished demeanor, and resourcefulness.
• Knowledge of area resources (Props, Décor, Production, Linen, Rentals, Furniture, Entertainment, etc.) and local marketplace, hotels, and location knowledge is a plus!
• Ability to design, manage, and oversee special events, ensuring revenue, profitability, AND operational success
• Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Office applications is required.
• P&L accountability and/or contract-managed service experience is a MUST.
• Supplier Negotiation

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Manage assigned design projects from inception through program operation
• Develop event timeline and distribute to all participants
• Manage the event requirements: production, staging, sound, lights, A.V., décor, entertainment, linens, centerpieces, etc.
• Partner with Sales to establish and maintain successful customer relationships
• Coordinate and conduct creative site inspections that include live event design.
• Research supplier availability and manage negotiations to ensure optimal cost advantage throughout program operation
• Recommend new and innovative ways to improve products and services
• Assist with streamlining of processes and efficiencies
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with employees, contractors, external suppliers, and industry partners
• Participate in industry affiliations and attend industry meetings

Please submit your resume and a portfolio of your work if you have one.

Compensation

Compensation is salary plus progressive commission/bonus structure.

The company provides a laptop, mileage reimbursement, cell phone reimbursement, health benefits, and a 401K program.

This company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This job posting is managed by a recruiting service, Shannon Connex Recruiting.

Shannon Connex Recruiting

Before you apply, please read the qualifications necessary for this role in events and entertainment.

About:

We work with the best and brightest talent in corporate entertainment and some of the hottest musical artists, comedians, and keynote speakers in the country. Innovative Entertainment books and produces entertainment for corporate events, fundraisers, and private parties throughout North America and overseas. Since 1983, we have provided entertainment options for various special events, including sales meetings, conventions, Fundraisers, award presentations, theme parties, and social events. We are the trusted entertainment partner to Fortune 500 companies, top meeting planners, and production houses. To learn more, visit our website www.inn-entertainment.com.

Seeking:

A creative Account Manager whose primary objective is to deal with the day-to-day sales and client interaction, production of speakers, musical artists, and theatrical custom shows, including research and proposal writing, processing offers and contracts, along with the operational side of events, including organization of production, travel, and onsite logistics.  While this position is remote, San Diego, LA, and Orange County are preferred locations.

Job Responsibilities of the Account Manager: 

Responsibilities of this position would include, but not be limited to, the following tasks:

• Assists Executive Producers in the sales process from the first interaction through a proposal to contracting, and advancing phase. 
• Build and maintain lasting client relationships.
• Proposals, contracts, advancing of said events for assigned clients in conjunction with Executive Producer  
• Be a trusted advisor for key accounts in conjunction with Executive Producers
• Collaborate with sales team to identify and grow opportunities within territory.  
• Assist with challenging client requests or issue escalations as needed. 
• Respond to proposal requests in a timely manner with approved proposal templates. 
• Report activity in Salesforce, create an event file in Box for proposals, costing, payments, expenses, and related detail through contract review and execution. 
• Reconcile and close all sales within 30 days in Salesforce and Check Request
• Check talent availabilities and pricing for proposals and key office tools. 
• Update Talent information in appropriate databases when new quotes are received.
• Assist with key accounts as needed and be informed about the key account overall account and happenings. 
• Available for travel and onsite management when needed.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and participate in brainstorming sessions as needed
• Take ownership and see to the completion of special projects as they are assigned
• Provide excellent customer service daily to clients, artists, and other vendors

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for this position will have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the events business, be familiar with entertainment, production, and keynote speakers, and should have experience in all aspects of event planning, including on-site management, entertainment production, contracts, and client interaction. 

• Strong knowledge of Salesforce, BOX, MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Self-starter who takes initiative and possesses exceptional follow-through 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Excellent time-management, prioritization, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to quickly adjust to changing priorities
• Self-confident and professional with the ability to deal with talent agents, managers, speakers, talent, clients, co-workers, and vendors
• Energetic, outgoing, creative, and imaginative 
• Effectively work in a team environment 
• Proactively resolves problems 
• Travel required

Salary & Benefits: 

• $30.00-$32.00 per hour DOE (based on 40 hours) + overtime where applicable
• 401(k)
• Profit Sharing
• Health insurance, paid 100% 
• Paid time off

This company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment concerning race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This job is managed by a recruiting agency, no phone calls please. 

Shannon Connex Recruiting