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Assistant Account Manager

Plano, TX 75093

Employment Type: Contract Industry: Professional Services Job Number: 8595 Pay Rate: 19.00

Job Description


Job Title: Assistant Account Manager

Location: Plano, TX 75093

Start Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 (or as soon as possible)

End Date: Friday, January 30, 2026

Work Schedule: Full-time | 40 hours per week

Pay Rate: $18–$19/hour

Time Off: 1 week of unpaid time off required before October

Bilingual Candidates (English/Spanish): Preferred

 

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive Assistant Account Manager to join our client's Marketing & Events team. This position plays a critical role in supporting the execution of private events, managing a small territory, and delivering a high-touch experience to clients across various industry segments.

 

Position Summary

The Assistant Account Manager supports the Marketing & Events team in strategically positioning a premier private event venue. The role encompasses full-cycle event execution from initial proposal through to completion, including client communication, event logistics coordination, reporting, and data entry. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, excels in Excel and reporting tasks, and enjoys problem-solving.

 

Key Responsibilities
  • Respond to client inquiries with urgency, professionalism, and courtesy
  • Quote and negotiate event proposals, generate invoices, and manage payment collection
  • Assist clients in planning menus, space arrangements, and technical needs (A/V, catering, setup, etc.)
  • Maintain detailed records in the event management system, including client data and event logistics
  • Track event budgets and submit timely invoicing for services rendered
  • Coordinate closely with internal departments and theatre staff to ensure seamless event execution
  • Own and manage a small territory, cultivating client relationships and identifying new business opportunities
  • Support marketing and sales campaigns, including research, database updates, and administrative assistance
  • Serve as a backup to Account Managers during peak periods and paid time off
  • Learn and follow Private Event Terms & Conditions and contribute to best practices documentation
  • Conduct market research and identify opportunities for new client acquisition and partnership growth
  • Track KPIs and analyze results to contribute to continuous process improvements
  • Support internal collaboration with departments such as Marketing, IT, Accounting, and F&B

 

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree with 1+ years of experience in event planning, marketing, sales, or a related field
  • Strong reporting, data entry, and Excel skills are essential
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and Microsoft Teams
  • Salesforce and Pardot experience preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
  • Comfortable handling budgets and making sense of figures/metrics
  • Strong interpersonal and client service skills
  • Proactive, resourceful, and solution-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
  • Previous experience managing events through the full life cycle is a plus
  • Self-starter capable of working independently and as part of a collaborative team
  • Ability to learn forecasting and contribute to financial planning

 

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in event management, marketing, and client relations with a top-tier entertainment brand. You'll work closely with a dynamic team and grow your career in an exciting, fast-paced environment.

 

Apply today with Wheeler Staffing Partners to join an energetic and high-impact team making events unforgettable.

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