Event Coordinator for Event Center

Frisco Hall - The Event Center is hiring for candidates with 3+ year experience in: event sales, event planning, marketing, customer service, advertising / public relations, and event management. We have an aggressive expansion plan laid out and are looking to find a person who would love to work in a fun, competitive, positive-minded environment Event Coordinator Job Description Oversee all aspects of event planning and management, including internal and external events, with experience planning exhibitions and business-to-business events. Event Coordinator Job Duties Creating event proposals which fit client requirements and presenting proposals by deadline Maintaining a working relationship with vendors and venues Planning event aspects, such as venue, seating, dining, and guest list Delegating event planning tasks to other staff members where necessary Demonstrating to clients strong knowledge of venues and vendor offerings and taking clients on tours of venue possibilities Coordinating event entertainment, including music, performers, and guest speakers Managing and overseeing events on the day of, including problem-solving, welcoming guests, directing event set-up, communicating with staff, and organizing vendors Communicating with marketing team to create effective advertisements for each event, and when necessary crafting marketing materials such as print and Internet advertisements for individual events Anticipating and planning for different scenarios Creating sales opportunities for future events during client liaisons and during events, including possessing a strong working knowledge of the company to further these sales opportunities Planning multiple events at once Event Coordinator Skills and Qualifications Organization, Caterease, Event Planning Experience, Team Management Experience, Time-Management, Sales, Knowledge of Common Reservation Software, Attention to Detail, Team-Oriented, Strong Written and Verbal Communication, Strong Client-Facing Skills, Marketing Knowledge or Previous Experience, Vendor and Entertainment Research, Initiative, Enthusiasm, Flexibility, Degree in Event Planning or Marketing Preferred