What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Producer position at Simply Fresh Events?
Purpose of Position:
Event Producers work alongside our sales team by managing all the details and logistics for weddings, social and corporate events. We are looking for someone with an energetic personality, a passion for the events industry and excellent customer service skills. This role provides direct growth opportunities into sales and event coordination.
Position Responsibilities:
- Handle inbound event inquiries and qualify new leads.
- Draft and revise proposals for the sales team
- Attend client meetings and venue walkthroughs as needed.
- Partner with our preferred vendors to assist our clients with rental selection.
- Handle the booking of all rentals for weddings, social and corporate events.
- Update Caterease with event changes as needed.
- Utilize Prismm to design custom floorplans for our clients.
- Attend and participate in weekly sales & production meetings.
- Assist with social media and marketing projects as needed.
- Attend assigned events as needed.
- Ensure Event Managers are prepared with all of the necessary information and documentation to execute and successful event.
- Enhance client relationships and be brand ambassador for the organization.
- Other responsibilities as they arise.
Essential Qualifications and Experience: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years’ service management and/or event experience required.
- Catering experience preferred.
- Detail oriented with excellent planning and organizational skills.
- College degree in hospitality or related industry preferred.
Essential Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Proven leadership and team building skills.
- Ability to function independently and intuitively in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly organized/strong attention to detail.
- Ability to speak in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to display professionalism and composure under difficult circumstances.
- Skilled at managing a large pool of off-premise service staff.
- Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently. Bilingual skills preferred.