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Special Events Manager

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Category: Event Management Jobs

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Qualifications

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills and phone etiquette, analytical experience and willing to help where needed

This candidate must have great attention to detail, be proactive and complete tasks in a timely manner

High School diploma

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Responsibilities

Manage all event income and reconcile receipts for the Hotel Special Events Team

Generate event invoices for clients in a timely manner

Answer phones and provide information to clients regarding our properties

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Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Seeking a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Special Events team and help with our high-volume event business. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills and phone etiquette, analytical experience and willing to help where needed. This candidate must have great attention to detail, be proactive and complete tasks in a timely manner. If you ...

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Cashman & Associates

Special Events Manager

Cashman & Associates • Philadelphia, PA, United States • via Indeed

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Job highlights

Identified by Google from the original job post

Qualifications

Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of demonstrated special event management experience within a fast-paced AGENCY environment

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or related field

Must have a proven track record of success in all facets of special event management, from conception and planning to final execution

Must showcase an all-encompassing understanding of consumer/lifestyle marketing and the role social media plays in the industry

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

Must be detail-oriented and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Must be a proactive thinker who is flexible and reliable

Experience working with a variety of budgets, large and small

Must be creative and make a constant effort to stay in touch with industry trends, as well as innovative online and offline experiences

Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Must be able to work evenings, weekends and travel as events require

Benefits

Salary, Perks and Employee Incentives:

After the first ninety (+0) days of employment, a full benefits package will be offered, which includes, but is not limited to: 100% health insurance coverage (Independence Blue Cross), 401k, eligible after one (1) year of employment, 15+ days of paid time off (PTO), plus at least 10 additional paid holidays, flex and comp time, when appropriate

Yearly cost-of-living salary increase of up to 7%, based on performance

Opportunities for commission and bonuses, based on performance

Various lifestyle perks

Opportunities for employer-paid continued education

Responsibilities

Communicate with clients to ascertain their precise event requirements & goals

Meet with the Special Events team members weekly to ensure all deadlines and expectations are met

Direct graphic design on the overall look & feel of event materials including: invitations, postcards, posters, brochures, program books etc

Approve, and sometimes draft, copy for these materials

Create detailed events documents (e.g. timelines, venues, suppliers, staffing and budgets)

Coordinate and facilitate cross-promotional opportunities for clients

Coordinate & manage event vendors, i.e. venue, caterer, decor, entertainment, photographer, A/V

Manage vendor relations; participate in introductory meetings to build new relationships and partnerships

Manage & communicate event budgets with clients

Strategize room layouts and floor plans

Approve time and action documents for a cohesive understanding of the event timeline

Communicate with the events team of staffing requirements

Assist in staff briefings prior to the events

Manage client and vendor queries on the day of the event, oversee troubleshooting

Ensure that setup, dismantling and removal of event components are planned and managed properly

Contribute post-event evaluation reports (i.e. event recaps, event recap books, thank you letters and monthly reports) for retainer clients

Create guest lists for invitation mailings based on target audience and attendance goals

Assist in direct follow up to invited guests to ensure attendance goals are met

Visit potential event venues in the area to stay relevant in locations for upcoming events

Solicit sponsors for events to secure both in-kind and cash donations

Solicit and coordinate silent auction & gift bag items for events

Maintain agency’s events’ supplies and replenish when needed

Research other events in the area and consult clients on dates to avoid

Contribute to the agency’s social media platforms and partake in strategy development and

Consult on the agency’s new business opportunities as it relates to special events

Contribute names, addresses and emails to the agency’s database to attract new audiences and grow the agency’s reach

Attend new business meetings and calls as they relate to special events

Research new & existing companies in the area and target desired clients

Actively pursue new business and facilitate introductory meetings

Consult & assist in the creation of proposals for agency bids to showcase the company’s Special Events background and expertise in an effort to retain/secure new business

Produce annual reports with special events revenue projections & goals

Produce end of the year reports to show department revenue & profit

Submit bi-weekly expense reports and client billings

Job description

Department: Special Events

Reports to: President/CEO of Cashman & Associates

Starting Salary: Negotiable, based on experience

Cashman & Associates, an award-winning full service communications and special events firm, is seeking a full time marketing and special events manager for its headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. If you are enthusiastic, driven, intelligent and creative; and want to join the dynamic team at Cashman & Associates, we would love to hear from you!

Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of demonstrated special event management experience within a fast-paced AGENCY environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or related field.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Must have a proven track record of success in all facets of special event management, from conception and planning to final execution.

• Must showcase an all-encompassing understanding of consumer/lifestyle marketing and the role social media plays in the industry

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Prior experience with brand activations and community relations a plus.

• Prior experience in public relations a plus.

• Must be detail-oriented and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills; copywriting experience a plus

• Must be a proactive thinker who is flexible and reliable.

• Experience working with a variety of budgets, large and small.

• Must be creative and make a constant effort to stay in touch with industry trends, as well as innovative online and offline experiences.

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and travel as events require.

Special Events Responsibilities:

• Communicate with clients to ascertain their precise event requirements & goals.

• Meet with the Special Events team members weekly to ensure all deadlines and expectations are met.

• Direct graphic design on the overall look & feel of event materials including: invitations, postcards, posters, brochures, program books etc. Approve, and sometimes draft, copy for these materials.

• Create detailed events documents (e.g. timelines, venues, suppliers, staffing and budgets).

• Coordinate and facilitate cross-promotional opportunities for clients.

• Coordinate & manage event vendors, i.e. venue, caterer, decor, entertainment, photographer, A/V.

• Manage vendor relations; participate in introductory meetings to build new relationships and partnerships.

• Manage & communicate event budgets with clients.

• Strategize room layouts and floor plans.

• Approve time and action documents for a cohesive understanding of the event timeline.

• Communicate with the events team of staffing requirements. Assist in staff briefings prior to the events.

• Manage client and vendor queries on the day of the event, oversee troubleshooting.

• Ensure that setup, dismantling and removal of event components are planned and managed properly.

• Contribute post-event evaluation reports (i.e. event recaps, event recap books, thank you letters and monthly reports) for retainer clients.

• Create guest lists for invitation mailings based on target audience and attendance goals.

• Assist in direct follow up to invited guests to ensure attendance goals are met.

• Visit potential event venues in the area to stay relevant in locations for upcoming events.

• Solicit sponsors for events to secure both in-kind and cash donations.

• Solicit and coordinate silent auction & gift bag items for events.

• Maintain agency’s events’ supplies and replenish when needed.

• Research other events in the area and consult clients on dates to avoid.

• Contribute to the agency’s social media platforms and partake in strategy development and

tactical execution.

Company Responsibilities:

• Consult on the agency’s new business opportunities as it relates to special events.

• Contribute names, addresses and emails to the agency’s database to attract new audiences and grow the agency’s reach.

• Attend new business meetings and calls as they relate to special events.

• Research new & existing companies in the area and target desired clients.

• Actively pursue new business and facilitate introductory meetings.

• Consult & assist in the creation of proposals for agency bids to showcase the company’s Special Events background and expertise in an effort to retain/secure new business.

• Produce annual reports with special events revenue projections & goals.

• Produce end of the year reports to show department revenue & profit.

• Submit bi-weekly expense reports and client billings.

Salary, Perks and Employee Incentives:

• After the first ninety (+0) days of employment, a full benefits package will be offered, which includes, but is not limited to: 100% health insurance coverage (Independence Blue Cross), 401k, eligible after one (1) year of employment, 15+ days of paid time off (PTO), plus at least 10 additional paid holidays, flex and comp time, when appropriate.

• Yearly cost-of-living salary increase of up to 7%, based on performance.

• Opportunities for commission and bonuses, based on performance.

• Various lifestyle perks.

• Opportunities for employer-paid continued education.

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