Now Hiring - Event Assistant/Sales in Henrico, VA

Do you love events? Do you love being Creative? Do you like talking to people? Would you be thrilled to help a client create a dream event? Be a part of the event industry and join the team at Ampa Events!

This is an entry level position that will expose you to all aspects of the event industry - assist in sales and planning of programs for schools, associations, universities, non-profit organizations, corporate clients and more both at the local and National level. We execute programs in VA, DC, & MD plus travel as needed for clients.

Working in our office, job duties include calling on clients; collecting and giving information to/from clients; helping clients with their rental and event orders; collecting event information from the venue and other vendors; coordinating support such as travel and hotel rooms for overnight stays; hiring helpers from temp labor companies; working with the venue to coordinate installation times; being a part of the even prep process by pulling, inspecting, prepping equipment and going with the team to install the programs. You will also provide essential support to the Sr. Event Designers and the President of the company by carrying out a diverse range of administrative tasks. See how the designs come together while you get experience as a member of Ampa's crew on installations. This position is design to expose you to numerous event and train you for advancement by working with clients directly and supporting production services on larger programs.

To win clients and earn commission, you will also call on qualified clients in our database who need our services and equipment. This will include schools, associations, venues and event professionals. Many clients call to place a rental order which merely require creative and fun customer service, being helpful and suggestive. Our goal in sales is to help clients hire the very best program possible for their dream event.

MUST BE COVID VACCINATED. RESUME REQUIRED.

Job Types: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Henrico, VA 23228: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location