Now Hiring - Staged - Professional Services Event Sales Coordinator in New York, NY

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Company Overview RentQuest is looking for a dynamic, charismatic, and driven individual who is looking to pursue a career in the event industry world. This position is perfect for the go-getter and someone who enjoys checking out different events from NYC fashion week and summer festivals to product launches and trade shows throughout the tri-state area. RentQuest is a NYC based full-service furniture and prop Rental Company specializing in custom built and original one-of-a-kind pieces perfectly suited for any function. From fashionable banquettes to illuminated displays, we source the latest design trends from around the world to ensure our clients are on the cutting edge of style. As one of New York's preferred vendors, we provide high-end product and expert design consulting for social events, photo shoots, product launches, and fashion show, just to name a few. And we offer so much more! RentQuest is a one-stop rental company offering the following services: * High End Furniture and Decor * Retail Display * Lighting Design * Step & Repeat; Graphics * Custom Branding * Top of the Line Quality Product * Complimentary Set Up and Breakdown * Around the Clock Customer Service * Ever-Expanding Warehouse of Unique Product * Complimentary Design Consulting * Custom Built Pieces Check us out! [please apply online] Job Responsibilities * Meet and/or exceed budgeted revenue growth in assigned business segments. * Creating client invoices daily with the goal to upsell all orders. * Planning and designing decor packages with clients; managing shipments for events. * Maintaining contact with clients via email and phone to confirm event orders. * Supervising events on-site working directly with clients. * Assisting in the weekly event schedule. * Processing payment for various client orders. * Following up with clients after events to gather feedback. * Being a liaison between the sales team and operations team. Skills/Qualifications We would love for this individual to have a positive attitude and a love for events and design with a good aesthetic sense! We are also looking for someone who is very detail oriented, organized, flexible, energetic, assertive and good with people. Your ideas and fresh prospectives are always heard and appreciated. We love to try out new ways to help grow our business. * Must have Sales experience with a proven track record. * Highly detailed oriented with strong organization and prioritizing skills. * Great communication skills. * Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. * Self-motivated and outgoing with an entrepreneurial spirit. * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. * Works well both independently and in a team. * Ability to proactively anticipate problems and create solutions. * Bachelor's Degree required. * Flexible schedule if needed to work events. * Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. * Event Planning background a Plus. * Problem-solving skills. * Flexibility for constant changes. * A great work ethic. To be considered, please email a copy of your cover letter, resume as well as your salary requirements. We offer competitive pay with a full benefits package including vacation medical, 401K. Base Salary + Commission 50k - 80K per year. Hours Tuesday - Saturday 9:30pm-6pm Job Type: Part-time Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Health insurance * Paid time off Compensation Package: * Commission pay Schedule: * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Education: * Bachelor's (Required) Experience: * Sales: 2 years (Required) Ability to Commute: * New York, NY 10018 (Required) Ability to Relocate: * New York, NY 10018: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: In person