Events Sales Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

THE FENNEC

The Fennec brings an entirely new concept to Birmingham. The Fennec's five unique spaces: The Main Stage area, The Social, The Cypress, Ramblers Sports Bar & Grill, and The Foxhole Lounge, provide a variety of options to feature special events enhanced by entertainment from regional musicians, coupled with a locally progressive menu. The leaders of the Fennec have a mission to make excellence effortlessly routine.

At the Fennec, we are seeking an energetic and well-organized Events Associate to provide support to our Events Sales Manager. This role will assist the banquet sales manager with management of prospective and existing customers.

Events Associate Responsibilities:

• Conduct events tours with prospective customers
• Review contract details with Events Management for accuracy
• Assist in following up with prospects and recording information in Events Management Software.
• Support on-site event operations, attendee assistance, and customer support.
• Assist Marketing with photographing certain events.
• Communicate with clients as directed by Events Management, vendors, and sponsors to ensure events questions are answered
• Track budgets, timelines, and milestones.
• Help with marketing initiatives and content creation to promote events.
• Assist in the creation of Marketing campaigns, social media posts, and public relations.

• Provide administrative support to the events team as needed.

Events Associate Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality or events sales a plus
• Exceptional ability to plan and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, sales, and communication skills.
• Ability to work occasional nights and/or weekends