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Brief Description of Company or Position:
GATEWAY PRODUCTIONS
FOR IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITIES

Position: Senior / Junior Event Planner & Production Sales Executive
Reports To: President

About Us:
Gateway Productions is a full service production and special event
company servicing national and local clients since 1999. We handle all
types and sizes of events from small private events, social events,
weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, to large scale corporate events,
festivals, concerts (college or touring), event brand marketing,
commencements and more. Gateway Productions is a small business we
specialize in Audio, Video, Lighting, Staging, and Special Effects and
have a staff of 5. Some of our properties include
bostonjumbotrons.com, bostonlasershows.com, bostonconfetti.com,
bostongeneratorrentals.com, partyrockconcerts.com, bostonlighting.com
and more. Our gear ranges from audio line arrays, concert sound, soft
goods, high powered projection, rigging equipment, led video walls,
theatrical lighting, staging, specialty production décor, lasers and
special effects. Etc. If your familiar with any of the items and have
a love for all things gear, events and helping planning events. We
want to know if you fit the following to help us sell!

Job Description:
The Event Sales Executive is responsible for handling all outside
event sales from lead generation, conception to contract and support.

Specific Job Duties:
• Develop, Maintain, and Build event accounts including venues,
planners, colleges, corporate accounts, other AV companies, etc.
• Design & Implement Marketing Strategies (newsletters, facebook,
twitter, website) and Marketing Collateral (price sheets, brochures)
specific to each individual event market.
• Track Marketing components for success/failure rates.
• Influence company acquisitions of new products with respect to
researched increase in sales potential / roi
• Monthly attendance to one or more industry association (NACE, MPI,
ISES) meetings as well as involvement on at least one board or
committees accordingly and organize our company donations to them and
make them widely available.
• Follow up with annual event clients to ensure event retention
• Meet or Exceed Sales Goals set forth by company
• Assist President with daily activities and some administrative
work.
• Pursuit of Awards such as we currently are a Knot Best of Wedding
2013 and others
• Plan and interact with customers through their entire experience.
• Assist operations with client needs and timing

Skills & Competencies
• Self Motivated, Fun and Outgoing Personality, Flexible, ‘Can-do’
personality, Organized
• Ready for last minute requests with a go get attitude!
• MUST have base knowledge of lighting and production elements
• MUST have Computer Skills: minimum of Microsoft Office, Adobe
Photoshop & (or Illustrator+), additional event design programs a
plus, vector works etc,
• MUST be able to communicate with issues ad process them by
yourself
• Event planner designation a very big plus and a must for Seniors

Requirements
• MUST have reliable car and transportation NO EXCEPTIONS
• MUST have and be willing to completely dedicate your cell phone to
work activities 100% NO EXCEPTIONS
• MUST have valid and good standing credit with no bankruptcies NO
EXCEPTIONS
• MUST reside in or around the north shore area NO EXCEPTIONS
• MUST be able to start with in no more than 2 weeks after initial
interview.
• MUST have Previous Event Sales experience preferably 1-4 years for
junior and at least 5 years for senior.
• MUST be able to travel across country at any moment for an
extended period or for sales or shows.
• Minimum of associates degree and or bachelor in a relative field
• Have been away no longer than 1 years away from participating in
the event market and production field
• Must have some experience with destination / meeting / wedding
planning
• This is not a 9-5 job. Work hours vary from week to week,
depending on meeting and event schedule. Must be flexible depending on
season; work late at events if required even on Friday Saturday and
Sunday.
• Ability and Willingness to set and run events as needed with team.
(May need to lift upwards of 50 lbs. and not being afraid of getting
the hands dirty)
• This position can be a flexible work at home career as you learn
however position will be based out of Newburyport, MA and you will be
expected to be present most work days but not all, make your own
schedule.

Compensation
Compensation will vary depending on experience. This will be a full
time commitment and not part time with starting base salary for Junior
could be 35-40k; Senior 45-65k. Possible commissions can be talked
about, salary and or bonus assessment in 6 months and 12 months.
Health, Dental, Vision Benefits are available if needed. Company owned
Laptop, Tablet, AMEX, and Membership to any special event community,
association accreditation costs covered and on occasion travel to
industry expos. Due to the nature of the event market vacation time
and the flexibility in our work space, you will be expected to manage
your time off if needed ahead of time in accordance with operations
and president.

Terms
Minimum of 3 Month work trial before employment commitment, no longer
then 6.

PLEASE RESPOND VIA EMAIL CURRENTLY WITH COVER LETTER, RESUME,
REFERENCES, PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENTS, PORTFOLIO (IF AVAILABLE). If we call
for interviews it will be immediate and there maybe a few.
Alex@Gateway-Productions.com

Salary Range & Benefits: 35-65 doe

To Apply Please Contact::
Alexis Sommerfeld
Alex@Gateway-Productions.com

Brief Description of Company or Position:
Tillinger’s is a multifaceted hospitality services company located
in Boston’s desirable Back Bay with an exceptional position
available in its Corporate Events Division.

An ideal candidate is an experienced planner with the ability to
conceptualize and produce a variety of small to mid-sized events that
enhance and embody the vision of corporate clientele.

Primary Focus and Responsibilities
•Responsible for producing all aspects of off-site corporate events
through the entire planning cycle that includes pre-event planning,
on-site execution and management, and post-event duties.
•Assist clients to develop their vision through creative solutions
and by remaining proactively resourceful.
•Maintain client relationships through verbal and written
communication and exceptional customer service and response time.
•Serve as primary contact to both clients and vendors.
•Lead pre- and post-event meetings with clients and vendors.
•Prepare and present creatively detailed presentations, storyboards,
and budgets.
•Simultaneously manage multiple projects.
•Negotiate vendor contracts and pricing.
•Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
•3-5 years experience producing off-site meetings, conferences, and
special events for corporate groups of 50-200 pp.
•Intermediate to advanced knowledge and experience in all aspects of
events that include Collateral Development & Production, Conference
Management, Convention Services, Décor & Floral Management, Seminar
Scheduling, Destination Management, Entertainment (Local & National),
Equipment Procurement & Setup, Evaluations, Event Design & Concepts,
Facility Contracts & Insurance, Facility Selection & Coordination,
Financial Management, Food & Beverage Coordination, Function Room
Setup, Goals and Objectives Planning, Guest Communication &
Registration, Hospitality Services, On-line Invitation and
Registration, On-Site Management, Personnel Management, Program
Content Planning, Recreational & Social Tour Management, Reservations
and Housing, Risk Management, Security Coordination, Speaker
Coordination, Speech & Script Writing, Talent & Entertainment
Coordination, Theme & Concept Development, Transportation
Coordination, Site Visits.
•Excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to
initiate, plan, prioritize and oversee multiple projects successfully
and meet frequent deadlines.
•Persuasive communicator, excellent interpersonal skills, and
ability to foster client and vendor relationships.
•Superior knowledge of resources and logistics including catering,
audio/visual, event design and layout, program content, and event
operations/management.
•Results and deadline driven with strong ability to work
independently.
•Positive, outgoing, and attentive demeanor, professional
appearance, and consistently delivers high-impact customer service
experience.
•Proficient in Microsoft Office. Ability to design computer generate
floor plans and learn industry-specific software.
•Flexibility to adapt to a varied work schedule that include
nights/weekends.
•Degree from an accredited college or university or comparable
experience.

TILLINGER’S OFFERS
Competitive Wages
100% Company Paid Employee Medical Insurance (F/T)
401(K) Plan
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit
Paid Training
Direct Deposit
Employee Referral Bonus
Hospitality Discounts and Privileges

If you are looking for an opportunity to work among a committed team
of professionals in an environment where your individual contributions
are appreciated, consider Tillinger’s Concierge. We offer a
competitive salary, benefits, perks, availability to excusive events,
and career growth opportunities. Please click or copy and paste the
link below to apply
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH09/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=TILLINGERS&cws=1&rid=196
or to view our complete list of open positions, we encourage you to
visit our website http://www.tillingers.com/careers.html

To Apply Please Contact::
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH09/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=TILLINGERS&cws=1&rid=196

Brief Description of Company or Position:
Company Introduction: Chair Covers & Linens is an American success
story!  Our company was founded by a team of event professionals
dedicated to providing affordable and elegant chair covers to anyone
who wanted to make their event extraordinary.  The primary focus, then
and now, remains how to help our customers transform an ordinary room
into something magical without spending a fortune.

Today, we are leaders in our industry.  Our team of award winning
staff is dedicated to turning our clients’ dreams into reality.  Our
creativity is backed by our extensive national presence that enables
us to execute hundreds of events nationwide each week.

Job Summary: Engages in sales strategies to meet and exceed assigned
goals, aggressively identifies, pursues, and maintains new accounts,
while maintaining the existing client base.  Represents the
organization in industry related events and within the event industry.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:
•       Actively seeks additional business from both existing and new
clients from aggressive outside sales calls, utilizing the
organization’s CRM to filter out potential clients, quotes and cold
calls.
•       Networks and holds meetings with hotels, caterers, florists, and
various associations to generate sales.
• Actively participates in industry associations (NACE, ISES, etc).
•       Actively utilizes social media websites (Facebook, LinkedIn,
Twitter, etc) to generate sales.
•       Utilizes accelerated computer skills to create presentations,
spreadsheets, and business plans to manage the assigned territory and
to fully execute tasks within company software programs.
•       Assists with client consultations and appointments.
•       Meets regularly with all top accounts and slipping accounts in
person.
•       Keeps clients apprised of new products, services, and marketing
developments.
•       Coordinates project timing and budgets with all relevant
personnel.
•       Communicates with the Executive Team on issues relevant to
clients, the industry and the market developments in the assigned
territory.
• Co-ordinates with the Executive Team on ideas relevant to business
development needs such as electronic communications, website,
follow-up tools and company standards.
•       Manages and co-ordinates the local logistics team and assists when
necessary.
•       Assists with the orders of high level corporate and social
clients.
•       Participates in bridal and event planning shows.
•       Must be thoroughly familiar with the organization’s product
line.  Adhere to all quality standards.
•       Comply with company policies and procedures as outlined in the
employee handbook and memos, and state and federal safety policies,
procedures, guidelines and laws.
•       Maintain good communications in the department and throughout the
organization.
•       Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities
in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include assisting with the following: training
employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising
performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing
complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The
requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or
abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be a proven self motivator, with self-guided disciplines.  Must
have the ability to work with little to no supervision, along with the
ability to work within a team environment.  Must possess accelerated
computer skills.

Education and/or Experience: Associates or Bachelor’s Degree
preferred.  Must have proven sales and performance experience.
Experience within the event industry preferred.

Salary Range & Benefits: $40K-$60K annual