Now Hiring - Ampa Events - Event Planner/Sales in Henrico, VA

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If you are a gregarious and outgoing individual and can communicate verbally with clients, an exciting career in the event industry awaits you in sales. Some event industry experience needed. Cold calling experience preferred. 4 YR DEGREE REQUIRED. Do you have new business development experience? Are you a person with a positive attitude, inquisitive, enjoy and can thrive an ever changing work environment, capable of administrative work, great communication skills, enjoys talking to people/cold calling, has organizational skills, and can facilitate activities of multiple people? This is a fun entry level position for someone looking for a long term and rewarding career with a creative team, wants to learn about the event industry, willing to allow us to teach them to become a part of the sales team, and help them pursue a rewarding career towards an Senior Event Producer with a handsome salary and benefits package. As a part of a creative team as an Event Planner, you will give great customer service, research solutions for clients, write quotes, handle travel assignments, work with staff on administrative issues, and will be a support to the creative and install teams. Scheduling experience as well as experience with Teams software, such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other Teams software platforms is preferred. This position requires the candidate to make sales calls to clients and participates in various installs. Must be able to lift 50 - 75 lbs. Must be available for help with installations at night and weekends, as needed Must be comfortable communication with clients by speaking on the phone. Great verbal and written communications skills with cold calling experience Skills with crafts, creative arts or artistic skill preferred Hourly Wage: $16/hr - $18/hr + Commission Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Health insurance * Paid time off Education: * Bachelor's (Required) Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Health insurance * Paid time off Compensation Package: * Commission pay Schedule: * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Work Location: In person