Event Director Miami

Creative Edge Parties provides the following base pay range: $80,000.00 / yr - $ / yr. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Reporting to the VP of Sales & Operations, the Event Director will actively respond to inquiries, prospect, and solicit business that enables the company to meet and exceed revenue goals in food, beverage, rentals, staffing and design. A passion for food, beverage, and perfectly executed events is a requirement for this position.

• Sales: Solicit new accounts to meet and exceed revenue goals. This will consist of telephone outreach, outside sales calls, site inspections and written communication.
• Proposals: Prepare correspondence to clients, including proposals, agreements, event related documents as well as exceptionally clear internal communication.
• Consult with clients on menu selection, rental requirements and, on occasion, venue selection.
• Collaborate with Culinary Leaders to custom plan menus and ensure profitability; work with staff to ensure a seamless event.
• Networking: Attend networking events, industry functions and regularly entertain prospective clients.
• Knowledge Base: Maintain a professional knowledge of the event landscape, competitive set and strategic pricing.

• 3+ years’ experience in sales within food & beverage catering, along with a book of business.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, All Seated (File Maker a plus)
• College Degree
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public, etc.
• Multi-tasker, strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility to travel and work non-standard hours based on event schedules.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k
• Generous paid time off
• 15 paid holidays
• In-house professional development

Our evaluation processes are designed around merit and capability. We don't select people on the prestige of their educational establishments or other background information. Our interviewers are trained on how to manage selection processes fairly and without bias, and to conduct processes which do not selectively appeal more to one or more demographic to the detriment of any others.

Creative Edge Parties does not discriminate against employees or clients based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations will be made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Due to the high volume of applicants, only those in serious consideration will be contacted.

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Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Sales and Customer Service

Industry: Food and Beverage Services

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Event Director Job at Creative Edge Parties in Miami
• Miami, FL, United States