Senior Event Designer

This position requires a 4 year college degree, minimum 10 years of experience in the event industry, minimum 10 years sales experience and a book of contacts. (Those candidates without this experience will not be considered). Join Ampa Events and have total control of the creative process to succeed for client. Produce glamorous events in lavish hotels, historic venues, and convention centers. Travel to regional and national sites for marketing and programs. Ampa Events seeks a positive experienced sales rep that is career-minded with a desire for a long term position, has creative and/or artistic skills with an eye for detail, has organizational skills, and is very detailed. Have experience in catering, hospitality, non-profit fundraising, as a conference planner, business development, marketing, entertainment, or other areas of the event industry? This is the perfect position for you! Ideal position for catering managers that want a creative position in another part of the event industry.

Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.Job responsibilities include:Listen to client’s needs and generate creative solutions designing rooms, themes, lounge environments, floor plans that are both functional and fun.Work directly with clients to determine and finalize event orders including custom branded stage sets, decorative lighting, lounge furniture, AV and Stage Lighting, theme decor, linens, china or other client needs.Provide total solutions for clients that include planning services, design services, equipment services, technical services and skilled professional execution of programs.Pursue networking opportunities – develop and maintain professional contacts in the event industry by participating and attending industry association events creating beneficial relationships.Establish Ampa as a vendor at all major venues throughout the metro DC and Mid Atlantic region.Serve the event needs, equipment and technical services of other event professionals and venues.Draft proposals and contracts using a sales database system that includes a point and click inventory database to support complete designs.Manage the project to fruition including installation of client events and supervision of operation crew as needed.Interact with operations and administrative staff to ensure quality service to clients.Create reports and follow up with clients post-event.Be a part of our social media program.Required skills/qualifications:4 year college degree in related field is required.10 years of event or related experience.10 years of sales experience.Ability to bring a book of contacts. (Candidate will also have the use of the CRM with Ampa's current client base.)Outgoing, friendly personality with 5+ years demonstrated successful sales experience.Active in event industry associations.Design, theatre, art, interior decorating, or other creative skills.Strong art sense, well-developed sense of creative conceptualization.Rendering, Photoshop, and Illustrator skills; hand sketch abilities are a definite plus!A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible to meet client needs.Proven communication and presentation skills.Working knowledge of Mac OS.Social media skills.Physical Requirement. Must be able to safely lift, move, twist, use ladders and work with 50 - 75 pounds using material handling equipment.The event industry produces events at all times of the week and day. Evening and weekend availability is required as needed for customer service.Must have reasonable client list.TOTAL COMPENSATION: $80K - $100KBenefits:401(k) matchingHealth insurancePaid time offSchedule:Monday to FridayWeekends as neededEducation:Bachelor's (Required)Experience:Events management: 10 years (Required)Customer service: 10 years (Required)Sales: 10 years (Required)Ability to Commute:Henrico, VA 23228 (Required)Ability to Relocate:Henrico, VA 23228: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location:

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