Event Consultant

Event Consultant Classic Tents & Events - 2.0 Norcross, GA Job Details Full-time From $55,000 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Event planning High school diploma or GED Attention to detail Customer relationship management Associate's degree Technical Proficiency Full Job Description The Event Consultant works with clients to plan and coordinate events that exceed their expectations. This position is client-centered and focused, involving proactive client service, detailed follow-up, and support regarding rental equipment and customer appointments. Characteristics of a successful Event Consultant include strong communication skills, sense of urgency, problem solving, successful client focus and a positive and outgoing attitude. Essential functions Maintain and grow a sales portfolio. Prepare and execute proposals and rental contracts. Assist with renting equipment or arrange for delivery of service to client locations. Consult with clients to understand the vision for their event then utilize the solutions provided by Classic Tents Inventory as well as partner resources to execute the client's event. Consistently, urgently, and proactively communicates and follows up with external clients and internal teams to execute the event with excellence. Present contracts with pricing to clients and ensures payments are collected in a timely fashion Facilitate incoming opportunities with urgency to successfully bring to closing. Support sales team as well as other departments as needed .

Competencies:

Excellent customer service skills. Excellent communication skills, oral and written. Attention to details and problem-solving skills. Trouble-shooting and analytical skills. Attentive and adaptive to client's on going needs, changes, event changes and offers suggestions. Ability to navigate and execute opportunities with external and internal clients Team player and servant minded attitude. Ability to manage multiple event responsibilities and priorities with a result oriented and solution minded focus.

Proficient computer skills Supervisory responsibilities:

This position does not supervise staff.

Work environment:

Most work will be indoors with limited exposure to outside elements. The job requires constant customer interaction via phone, email and/or in person Will work in close proximity to other people, to include sharing an open office space. Work schedule is 8:30am-5:00pm and availability via phone for client needs on event evenings and/or weekends.

Physical demands:

Mostly works in indoor/office environment. Needs to be able to do client site visits where appropriate May be required to lift occasionally and generally less than 10 lbs.

Required education and experience:

High School diploma or equivalent. Must possess sales and customer relations skills. Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel Advanced knowledge and experience is required. Training on rental software will be provided. Excellent communication skills, oral and written. Ability to follow instructions and execute accordingly. Reliable and dependable with attendance, follow-up and follow through of client and manager requests.

Preferred education and experience:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree. Event knowledge and experience. Previous event coordination experience is a plus (weddings, festivals, etc.) Flexible and adaptable Cooperative, positive minded and team player Maintains a professional personal appearance and demeanor.

Travel required:

Occasionally to and from job sites.

Benefits :

PTO (Paid Time Off) 100% Health and Vision Insurance (individual); 50% Dental (individual) and 25% coverage for dependents Supplemental Insurance Benefits available 401k

Plan Profit Sharing Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): Which acquired skill will be beneficial in this position?

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

Event planning: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person