Virtual Event Producer

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Event Producer

Full Time Lincolnwood, IL, US

Event Producer

Job Type: Hybrid (In-Office / Remote). Evening and Weekend hours as needed.

As one of our FFT Event Producers, you will proactively seek and develop relationships that lead to opportunities to provide special event solutions. You will understand and utilize the sales process to find and secure sales for Food For Thought's catering division.

You will be a member of the Sales Team, supporting initiatives for daily sales office, sales, and full-service catering events. Venue sourcing, CRM management, field calls and inquiries, contract writing, menu creation, venue contracts, Request for Proposals (RFPs), floor plan generation, service, pack lists, equipment and linens, event timelines, site visits, event/client specific notes, execution of concierge services and on-site event management.

Writing and following through on proposals for events.

Planning and conducting tastings to secure business.

Creating pre-event communication to ensure the execution of booked events.

Performing sales in our Event Group and Workplace Solutions branches to enhance client portfolio.

Participating in promotional and networking opportunities to support the sales effort.

Participating in regular training sessions, skill development and goal setting.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and networking skills.

Team player, ready and willing to assist in departmental projects and emergencies.

Excellent training

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance – Includes Spouse and Domestic Partner Coverage (Blue Cross Blue Shield Provider)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mental Health, Relationship Conflicts, Child and Eldercare, Substance Abuse, Grief and Loss

Unlimited phone access

401K Retirement Plan

FFT University - Over 70 courses designed to enhance your skills in life and on the job to help your career growth.

Employee Discounts (Pet Insurance, Entertainment, Travel, Company Discounts, and much more).

at Food For Thought, instruction, advice, and assistance are always readily available, which is why our average tenure is 5 years. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Food For Thought provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Food For Thought participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.

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