Events Sales Associate

The Fennec

Events Sales Associate

Birmingham, AL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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