SENIOR EVENT EXECUTIVE
ABOUT US
Fulcrum Group has been serving Northern California since 1947. Our motto is "Entertaining Made Easy." The Fulcrum portfolio consists of five brands to help us achieve and foster that goal: Abbey Party Rents (traditional event rental company), One True Love Vintage (curated vintage rental company), Table + Teaspoon (Rent the Runway for table settings nationwide), and Fulcrum Group Venues (including the recently launched Webster Hall in Pacific Heights and Gavilan Vale at Eden Rift Vineyards). Joining the Fulcrum family will provide you the opportunity to create long-lasting customer relationships, develop sales and marketing experience, and an exciting chance to grow with the portfolio.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
A Senior Event Executive is a key driver of revenue growth for the company and is on the front lines for selling our product and brand portfolio to prospective clients and existing customers. The position will develop and execute plans and strategies to service existing customers while meeting or exceeding profitability goals with the responsibility of acquiring new business and growing the current customer base. This position requires strong relationship management. Ability to work on a sales team in a fast-paced, complex environment is critical for success in this role.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This list of tasks is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.
Develop and execute a sales strategy for the assigned market that ensures attainment of company sales goals and profitability
Gather and utilize business intelligence to support sales calls, presentations and drive new business
Stay abreast of competition’s offerings, pricing, advertising and promotions; submits ideas for new products, services, fees, merchandising strategies, promotions, etc.
Develop and create a new client pipeline by selling our brand and entire line of products
Cultivate relationships with existing and prospective clients to understand the depth of the partnership and their rental needs for future events
Manage multiple sales prospects and opportunities at a time
Consult with clients to determine event details; recommend appropriate rental products, product setup and event layout based on the client’s needs; conduct site inspection and/or measure and record event site for tenting and space planning; prepare presentations and proposals for client meetings; attend client logistic and event planning meetings, and post-production client debriefings
Provide timely and accurate customer quotes and orders; work with management for the approval of pricing changes while maintaining maximum profit margins
Review expectations and/or timelines of customer events with operational and event staff in internal production meetings; if required, attend customer events to supervise installation and/or direct event staff during installation
Utilize CRM/contact management resources to manage customer sales strategies and activities to ensure account penetration
Respond to customer service problems and resolve complaints
Conduct “lessons learned” analysis of sold events to ensure future success and customer satisfaction
Maintain a thorough knowledge of the company’s available services, product line and pricing structure for Abbey Party Rents, One True Love Vintage, Table + Teaspoon, and our event venue offerings
Submit Sales Commission Reports in accordance with stated timelines
Attend industry related functions as a representative of Fulcrum Group
Attend department, location, and safety meetings
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in the event industry is required; a personal book of business is a major plus
Familiarity with Point of Rental software preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
Good communication skills and problem-solving experience
Deadline and detailed oriented
Basic understanding of math skills
Basic understanding of business ethics
Ability to understand client needs and handle the negotiation process
Computer skills, especially MS Office and CRM software
WORKING CONDITIONS
Sometimes exposed to very hot or very cold temperatures while working outside
May work days, evenings, or weekends as required to execute events for clients
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to sit at a desk for long periods of time
Be able to lift 75 lbs
COMPENSATION
Base Salary Range (Annual): $50,000 - $65,000
Target Commission Opportunity (Annual): $45,0000 - $65,000
BENEFITS AFTER 90-DAYS
Travel and Telephone Reimbursements: You will be compensated for company-related travel in your personal vehicle when you start doing site visits and attending industry events. You will receive $50 per month for use of your personal cell phone for company-related calls.
Vacation: Team members earn 3.077 hours of paid vacation for each full pay period of employment after the first 90 days
Health & Dental for the employee (Eligible after 90 days); employer pays 100% of the basic premiums for the employee only
Upgraded plans are available at the employee’s expense
Dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense
Flexible Spending Account (Eligible after 90 days)
To Apply Please Email a Cover Letter and Resume to: inquiries@fulcrumgroup.events