Event Producer

Attitude on Food is looking for an experienced Event Producer to join our sales team! If you have a passion for the events industry and consider yourself a foodie, check out the description below!

An Event Producer is responsible for assisting with all aspects of event planning, management and execution, and servicing social and corporate clients.

This is an onsite position in Omaha, Nebraska with the opportunity to occasionally work from home.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Represent and uphold the high standards of Attitude on Food’s handbook and policies.

2. Assist with the planning and management of all aspects of events from contract signing through event execution and completion

3. Provide excellent customer service and expertise to clients, supporting them throughout the planning process, day-of at their event as needed, and following the event ensuring customer satisfaction and retention

4. Work with clients to gather all necessary information to ensure event setup & execution details are accurate and all information is efficiently communicated to the staff

5. Communicate and distribute event information to appropriate internal staff and managers, working directly with all other departments to ensure all event details are accounted for

6. Process correspondence (internal & external), proposals, contracts, and BEOs accurately, and in a timely manner

7. Conduct in house tastings and attend group tastings, as needed, for social / wedding / corporate events

8. Attend site visits, creating space plans / event layouts when necessary

9. Work with a sense of urgency and duty to actively complete work assignments with detail, accuracy, and a focus on the customer experience

10. Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners & outside vendors

11. Attend weekly sales team meetings

12. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

1. Professional, enthusiastic, responsible, and dependable team player

2. Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail

3. Can work well under pressure

4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare and deliver clear, concise reports and presentations that are understandable by the target audience

5. Project management experience with the ability to manage ongoing multiple priorities

6. Exceptional customer service skills

7. Self motivated, takes initiative and willing to acquire new skills

8. Willingness to work in a collaborative environment with co workers from diverse technical backgrounds

9. Ability to plan, service and supervise a variety of events with the assistance and cooperation of other staff members

10. Ability to anticipate equipment and other logistical needs for individual events

11. Proven ability to deal in a professional and cordial manner with the public attending events

12. Ability to quickly identify and resolve problems

13. Ability to function independently and intuitively in a fast-paced environment

14. Strong logic and reasoning skills to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions and approaches to issues as they arise

15. Ability to exercise sound judgment and make proper decisions in handling incidents at all types of events

16. Ability to compile and maintain records pertaining to events

17. Ability to manage confidential information and maintain its integrity

18. Strong computer skills that include proficiency with MS Office and Google applications, Catering and CRM software

19. High level of personal hygiene

Education and / or Experience

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

1. College degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Hospitality, or other business-related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

2. Minimum 2 years of experience within the hospitality industry that includes quantifiable success in an event planning and / or production role.

3. Basic knowledge of catering, event coordination, and operations, including pre event planning, vendor management, on-site logistics, and event execution.

4. General interest in food, menu design, and creative event development.

5. Experience in working in a computer environment utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM, and sales / event management programs.

6. Reliable transportation and a clean driving record are required.

Salary Range : Based on Experience, Bonus Benefits : Accrued PTO, Paid Holidays, Health & Dental Insurance Options, 401k