This vacancy was posted on 11/18/09 We are in search of someone to fill a National Events Manager position, with a focus on the Weddings business line. The position is available immediately and is based here at our headquarters in New York City.
Position Overview: Responsible for managing the Weddings line of business under the direction of the National Events Director and alongside the other Events team members. Primary responsibilities will be twofold: 1) overseeing the marketing and sales efforts associated with growing the Wedding line and 2) overseeing all stages of the execution of Wedding bookings from the client inquiry stage through the payment stage.
Responsibility Detail:
Overseeing marketing & sales of Wedding line
· Managing all current advertising relationships
· Seeking new advertising and marketing avenues
· Heading grassroots sales efforts in the wedding space—planners, venues, etc.
· Managing content of Wedding piece of our website.
· Managing all Weddings sales materials—DJ bios, one-sheets, etc.
Overseeing execution of Wedding bookings nationwide
· Handling all incoming inquiries
· Improving upon current Weddings operations
· Managing stable of Wedding DJs
· Preparing all DJs booked for Weddings
· Working with other members of the events team on Wedding execution when appropriate
Administrative work supporting the Weddings line
· Billing clients
· Receiving payments
· Ensuring talent is paid
Exposure to other aspects of the Events business—Tours & Corporate Events
Occasional involvement in the execution of other projects for our group.
The ideal candidate will have had some experience working in a professional environment related to the wedding industry. An understanding of marketing, sales, client service, attention to detail, and a comfort level in managing our DJs are the most important attributes for the person who will take this role.
Please respond to this posting with a resume and brief explanation of why this position is attractive to you, and why you would be a good fit. |
