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Event Assistant

Describe Interiors

Event Assistant

Jacksonville, FL +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    About Us:Describe Interiors originated as a result of a life long passion for beautifully decorated homes and offices, our Founder's appreciation for living and working in spaces that you truly love. Our teams love of light, color and patterns continue to influence our design approach, inspiring us to combine styles from different eras in order to create sophisticated and elegant outcomes.

    Job Duties:

    The Event Assistant will have the responsibility of activating and running all client promo events for the organization. The Event Assistant oversees all aspects of promotional activity, demos, customer engagement including internal and external events.

    Salary range: $40000 - $50000 per year.

    Responsibilities:

    Builds and maintains customer relationships.

    Coordinate with all the departments involved in the organization of the event.

    Developing and growing as an Event professional by attending and engaging in weekly sales meetings and by sharing strategic ideas to enhance the business

    Plan and execute the event based on the budget and financial ability of the host of the event.

    General Sales and Marketing daily activities.

    Negotiate with appropriate vendors before the event.

    Running it like it's your own company - by enthusiastically communicating with all consumers via face to face and demos, take ownership of all follow-up to leave a lasting impression.

    Holding yourself accountable for measurable, high-quality, and timely results.

    Requirements

    Experience as an event manager/planner is a plus.

    BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience preferred.

    Project a professional demeanor as well as using tact when dealing with others.

    Strong organizational and time management skills.

    Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

    The ability to build strong relationships through high-level communication skills, face to face, email and phone.

    A strong attention to detail, strong organizational skills and the ability to focus under pressure

    Demonstrates drive and initiative.

    Proficiency in computer software including Excel, Microsoft Word, and Customer Relationship Management.

  • Locations
    Birmingham, AL • Jacksonville, FL