About the job

Eventeriors by Jacqueline in Ocean Isle Beach, NC, is seeking an Event Designer/Team Lead/Assistant Trainer. We are a full-service event planning, designing, and training company specializing in executing highly customized events and hands-on courses. Our business is primarily known for producing glamorous, customized events and comprehensive skill-building courses across the area. As we grow and expand our operations, we are looking to add more talented team members! This is a fast-paced position that can be very demanding—each day presents new challenges.

Responsibilities: Experience in the design and sales of special events for Weddings, Social events and Corporate events, including:
• Serve as Event Designer, trouble shooting and resolving as needed
• Assist with client meetings and in providing beautiful collateral in the form of mood boards, EWS, drawings, product etc. in order to drive and close sales, and grow brand awareness; as per client’s vision and company’s guidelines.
• Assist in updating and generating presentations, renderings, flower formulas, concepts, estimates, samples, contracts, budgets, planning, logistics, sourcing.
• Keep all projects up to date and organized: take thorough notes, assist in the completion of the work on existing projects, present information in a clear, concise manner for fast decision making and ensure timely follow-up
• Be physically present at the installation of all booked events/onsite courses as needed to assist in managing the successful completion of design vision/roll out of hands-on courses.
• Develop systems to move through efficiently and effectively the repetitive steps in the design process
• Applying and calculating the pricing formula to properly price on event packages.
• Ability to work with customers in showing typical samples for customer approval and pricing.
• Assist in overseeing the tracking of the use of services and materials, last minute purchases to assure timely and accurate billing, to minimize over expenditure and meet profit goals
• Perform administrative tasks such as: updating client contacts, creating estimates, filing, typing, faxing, copying,
• Ability to go on site for event item assembly, installation & setup supervision.
• Visiting venues/site visits with the clients
• Establish and cultivate new accounts with venues, photographers, caterers, DJs, etc.
• Calendar maintenance and coordination; including scheduling and time management
• Closely and thoroughly implement and follow policies, procedures and control systems
• Research, analyze, and share relevant market trends related to art, design, and the events to help inform design and production ideation
• Managerial / Supervisory experience.

Requirements

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be able to work a varied schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays in addition to traditional office hours
• Proper working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of MS Office Apps, Honeybook, Adobe Creative, Social Media platforms, a plus
• Formal event/wedding planning and event design training certification & associate college degree preferred
• Reliable transportation to multiple locations at all times of the day
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to think creatively about a variety of challenges and apply organizational and managerial skills accordingly.
• A portfolio of events and references is a must
• Excellent listening and communication skills- verbal, written, and interpersonal
• Excellent computer skills, must be proficient with word, excel and PowerPoint
• Experience working with high-end and sophisticated clientele
• Experience with floral, event design planning and production
• Able to learn new event decor skills/techniques and train others
• Able to set up and maintain training schedules, stations, materials and supplies. Assist Lead Trainer and perform training in the absence of the Lead Trainer
• Able to take direction and carry thru projects independently
• Ability to prioritize, manage stress and focus
• Managerial / Supervisory experience
• Cheerful and enthusiastic with outstanding ability to communicate with customers and      win them over.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including long nights, early mornings, weekends, as needed
• Exemplify the mission and goals of Eventeriors by Jacqueline

Benifits

• Flexible P/T hours
• Competitive pay (starting at $15 – 17 an hour, based on experience)
• Remote (work from home) – virtual Zoom Meeting attendance.  Some on-site work at headquarters and event locations, as needed
• Ongoing mentorship, free training to help you succeed and career growth opportunities
• A fun and collaborative team environment
• Technical support
• Discounts on Eventeriors service offerings, and sister company’s training, coaching and service items and internal events
• Free invitation/ticket to “Eventerior’s Annual Showcase, Conference, and Awards Dinner”
• A positive company culture that understands work/life balance
• An opportunity to grow with a forward-thinking organization