What are the responsibilities and job description for the Events Sales Associate position at The Fennec?
THE FENNEC
The Fennec brings an entirely new concept to Birmingham. The Fennec's five unique spaces: The Main Stage area, The Social, The Cypress, Ramblers Sports Bar & Grill, and The Foxhole Lounge, provide a variety of options to feature special events enhanced by entertainment from new artists, coupled with a locally progressive menu. The leaders of the Fennec have a mission to make excellence effortlessly routine.
At the Fennec, we are seeking an energetic and well-organized Events Associate to provide support to our Events Sales Manager. This role will assist the banquet sales manager with management of prospective and existing customers.
Events Associate Responsibilities:
- Conduct events tours with prospective customers
- Review contract details with Events Management for accuracy
- Assist in following up with prospects and recording information in Events Management Software.
- Support on-site event operations, attendee assistance, and customer support.
- Assist Marketing with photographing certain events.
- Communicate with clients as directed, vendors, and sponsors to ensure events questions are answered
- Track budgets, timelines, and milestones.
- Help with marketing initiatives to promote events and boost attendance.
- Provide administrative support to the events team as needed.
Events Associate Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality or events sales a plus
- Exceptional ability to plan banquets, manage budgets, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal, sales, and communication skills.
- Ability to work occasional nights and/or weekends
