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Wheeler Staffing Partners
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Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an Event Account Manager who is responsible for strategically planning premier event venues to drive ancillary revenue and attendance while executing private events within a designated territory from the proposal stage to closing. This position serves as the day-to-day point of contact for external clients across all industry and market segments. This position receives an intake of requests for pricing and options, sendoff quotes, and collecting payments.
This role is a 10-month contract.
Location: Plano, TX (Hybrid Monday – Friday)
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Job Responsibilities
Job Requirements:
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WSP specializes in filling your company’s contract, contract-to-hire, direct hire, contingency, and executive positions with professional candidates. From our Executive Retained Search Teams, Direct Hire and Contract Staffing Professionals, and RPO Service offerings we create models to deliver a world-class service, with a sense of urgency and professionalism. Our connections and our candidates combined with a staff backed by over 20 years of experience, ensure that our clients are seeing the right candidates for their career openings.
WSP is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.
Event Account Manager`
Posted: 02/02/2024
2024-02-02
2024-03-22
Employment Type:
Contract
Job Number: 7690
Pay Rate: 26.00
Job Description
Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an Event Account Manager who is responsible for strategically planning premier event venues to drive ancillary revenue and attendance while executing private events within a designated territory from the proposal stage to closing. This position serves as the day-to-day point of contact for external clients across all industry and market segments. This position receives an intake of requests for pricing and options, sendoff quotes, and collecting payments.
This role is a 10-month contract.
Location: Plano, TX (Hybrid Monday – Friday)
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Job Responsibilities
- Oversee and maintain detailed records within the event management system including database records of contacts, responses, event details, and attendance.
- Assist clients in menu and space planning; coordinate food, beverage, meeting room set-up, and other services requested by clients; ensure that all requirements are communicated and completed to the client’s specifications.
- Consult with internal and external staff regarding all aspects of the event presentation including room arrangement, menus, service scheduling, facilities, equipment, parking, transportation, etc., as applicable to each event.
- Prospect new business partnerships to expand
- Collaborate and align with internal teams, including Marketing counterparts, Film, IT, Accounting, and Food & Beverage
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required
- 1+ years of experience in event management, sales, business development, or related experience.
- Salesforce experience required
- Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus
- Involvement in forecasting and financial planning
- General understanding of business operations, objectives, strategies, processes, and information flow
- Committed to regular maintenance of the event management system to ensure the accuracy of revenue reporting and client data
- Knowledge of KPIs and marketing techniques for event management
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WSP specializes in filling your company’s contract, contract-to-hire, direct hire, contingency, and executive positions with professional candidates. From our Executive Retained Search Teams, Direct Hire and Contract Staffing Professionals, and RPO Service offerings we create models to deliver a world-class service, with a sense of urgency and professionalism. Our connections and our candidates combined with a staff backed by over 20 years of experience, ensure that our clients are seeing the right candidates for their career openings.
WSP is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.
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