Executive Event Producer, Creative Services

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.

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