Richmond, Virginia
Experienced Sales Executive - Events, Richmond VA Job Opening in Richmond, Virginia - Are you a creative, confident, fun, and outgoing person? Are you passionate about serving clients and delivering exceptional customer service? Ampa Events is a full-service event design and production company. We provide exceptional service to our clients to help plan and produce galas, weddings, school events, corporate events, and so much more!
Potential candidates will have proven contacts and at least two years of successful sales experience in the EVENT or related industries. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential to being a successful candidate. We are looking for qualified candidates to join our sales team and promote our services in the Richmond market area.
Responsibilities include:
Sell total solutions including lighting, stage sets, theme décor, scenery, audio visual, centerpieces, and general equipment.
Develop new business opportunities with a total solution approach to client event needs with our team and inventory as support.
Pursue networking opportunities - develop and maintain professional contacts in the event industry.
Work directly with clients to determine and finalize event orders including theme décor, lighting, production services, linens, china or other client needs.
Draft proposals and contracts using a sales database system that includes a point and click inventory database.
Interact with operational and administrative staff to ensure quality service to clients.
Participate and attend industry association events for marketing and business development.
Attend client events as needed and/or required by client. Evening and weekend availability for event attendance is required.
Required :
Outgoing, friendly personality with 2+ years demonstrated successful sales experience.
Have great relationships and experience with venues and organizations in the Richmond market area.
Active in event industry associations.
A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible to meet client needs.
Proven ability to write clear and concise internal and external communications.
Working knowledge of Mac OS.
Strong computer and social media skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to lift and move up to 25 lbs.
Send resume and cover letter in PDF format with EXPERIENCED SALES EXECUTIVE in the subject line of your email. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Location:
Richmond, VA
Required experience:
marketing: 2 years
event sales: 2 years
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