Event Specialist

Position Background:

Seeking a strong candidate to become a Senior Project Manager at one of New York's premier experiential marketing agencies, Rise & Set () executing a variety of high profile projects for some of the world's most renown brands.

Role & Responsibilities:

Summary : Be able to manage a mix of projects and have a solid understanding of how to service and liaise with clients in the luxury sector (Watches, Spirits, Automobile, Non-Profit Galas, Investor Conferences, Travel Destination Management, Red Carpet Movie Premieres, etc)

• Assist with overseeing Rise & Set's relationship with select clients
• Maintain relationships with vendors as well as reach out to new potential vendors
• Liaise between clients and vendors to accurately execute current and future needs
• Create and manage assigned budgets
• Create and manage Profit & Loss statements pertaining to events
• Create and manage run of shows leading up to the event
• Post-event reconciliation (thank you notes to clients/vendors, financial wrap-ups, invoicing collecting payments, paying vendors, etc)
• Designating certain team member's responsibilities as well as supervise these team members at the office and on-site
• Monitor a project's schedule from planning into fruition
• Attend all relevant meetings/phone conference calls/site visits
• Create staffing lists for all projects
• Manage all on-site staff and oversee freelance workers (if applicable)
• Oversee projects from conception to completion
• Constantly troubleshoot, stay organized, and multitask
• Assist with new business meetings as needed
• Communicate daily with Vice President for various elements and provide necessary updates
• Work between Creative Director and client for all décor needs and send relative information to vendors

Requirements:

• Minimum of +8 years of client service experience
• Strong event and agency background
• Team player and ability to work in an intimate environment
• Leadership qualities
• Positive and upbeat attitude
• Flexible to travel on a quarterly basis (if not more)
• Be able to multitask and work on a variety of projects at once
• Background and interest working with luxury brands / clientele
• Strong understanding of Excel

Job Type:

• Full-Time
• Benefits included
• Candidate needs to be in the New York City area and be in the office on a daily basis

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay
• Performance bonus

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Event planning: 8 years (Required)

Location:

• New York, NY 10012 (Required)
• Work Location: In person