St. Louis, Missouri-based EVNTIV, an innovative event planning and entertainment agency, is looking for an Event Producer with 2-4 years’ experience in planning and executing events, meetings, and entertainment programs.
The Event Producer manages a project from concept to execution while maintaining relationships with key clients. This position requires working with top organizations to identify core mission objectives for the event they wish to host, create an event strategy based on those objectives, and lead a team to execute the event. A high level of client service is required for this position.
Strategy / Creative
- Lead a client through the process to determine objectives
- Develop event proposal based on objectives
- Create event themes that speak to client objectives
- Create and assemble visual elements that support the theme
- Write and illustrate proposals that communicate strategy and theme
- Pitch proposal live for audiences of 6 to 30 people
Duties
- Assist Senior Team in sales process
- Point of contact for clients
- Manage day-to-day needs for many ongoing projects
- Draft, edit, and deliver proposals to clients
- Draft, update, and send contracts and invoices
- Create and distribute schedules
- Draft accurate profit & loss reports
- Venue research, contracting, and negotiation
- Caterer selection, contracting, and negotiation
- Source pricing and place orders for rentals (tables, chairs, glasses, etc.)
- Source pricing and place orders for décor items (floral, linen, decorations, etc.)
- Create, update, and maintain budgets
- Liaison with accounting department on all project billings
- Performer, speaker, and celebrity research
- General research for proposals
- On-site working at events
Requirements
- 2-4 years of related experience in the event planning or entertainment industry and/or any equivalent combination of experience and education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved
- Previous experience working at an agency is preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet)
- Experience with CAD programs or Microsoft Visio
- Must be very detail-oriented, possessing exceptional organizational skills
- Must be willing to work both independently and manage a team of professionals
- Must have ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, competently handling demanding deadlines
- Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
- Ability to analyze and interpret general business contracts, as well as proficiently write reports and other business correspondence
- Resourcefulness—Applicant must possess innovative problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Proficiency in budgetary management skills requiring participation in budget meetings and being able to discuss and communicate changes that impact the bottom line for the client and employer
- Must be able to excel without constant supervision
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Strong work ethic, enthusiasm, and positive attitude a must!
- Must be able to pass a high-level background check
This is a full-time position. Salary + Benefits. Candidate will be working in downtown St. Louis, Missouri on a hybrid in-office/WFH schedule. Some travel will be required. Nights and weekends required.
LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY OR THOSE OPEN TO RELOCATION.
Evntiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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