BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for assisting with generating new business, cultivating strong client relationships, and helping to bring our innovative event concepts to a broader market.
What You’ll Do
- Business Development and Sales Support
- Assist in developing and executing strategies to expand Evntiv’s client base.
- Help identify and research new business opportunities and potential clients.
- Work to cultivate and nurture relationships with key contacts to drive new business.
- Assist in creating persuasive proposals and presentations for potential clients.
- Support the sales pipeline by tracking leads, managing client data, and reporting on progress.
- Client & Strategic Collaboration
- Work with clients to understand their event goals and help guide them through the planning process.
- Collaborate with internal creative and production teams to develop innovative event concepts.
- Help write and design proposals that clearly communicate event details, themes and value.
- Support the presentation of event strategies to inspire confidence and enthusiasm in clients.
Operational & Administrative Responsibilities
- Assist in drafting contracts and managing project documentation.
- Communicate effectively with internal teams to ensure a smooth transition from sales to event execution.
- Assist in researching industry trends and competitive insights to inform our sales approach.
What You Bring to the Table
- Experience in a related field: Minimum of 3 years experience in sales, event planning, marketing or a similar role.
- Relationship building skills: You are a natural at connecting with people and building trust.
- A Drive for Results: You are self-motivated, organized and focused on achieving your goals.
- Excellent Communication: You can clearly and confidently present ideas both verbally and in writing.
- Adaptability: You are resourceful and an handle new challenges with a positive attitude.
- Passion for Events: You have a genuine interest in the event industry and desire to learn and grow.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Growth Potential: This is a key role with opportunities to advance your career in business development.
- Mentorship: Learn from experienced professionals in the event and sales industry.
- Creative Environment: Work with talented teams to create extraordinary live experiences.
- Flexible work: This is full time position that may require some travel for events or client meetings.
We are looking for a St. Louis-based sales professional with a strong understanding of the local landscape – someone who knows the region’s key organizations, businesses, and influential leaders.
This role is 100% focused on sales and business development, not account management. Candidates must have a proven track record in sales to be considered.
This is a full-time position where travel is required. Schedules vary, and success requires flexibility, dedication and a passion for delivering exceptional sales results.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are excited about this opportunity and have a background in sales event planning or a related field, we’d love to hear from you!
Note: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Evntiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This is a full-time position. Salary + Benefits. Some travel will be required. Candidate will be working from the St. Louis, Missouri office.
If you’re passionate about achieving amazing results (while having fun) every day, we want to meet you. Please send resume with subject line “Technical Director” to: info@evntiv.net
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SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
St. Louis, Missouri-based EVNTIV, an innovative event planning and entertainment agency is looking for an industry leader with 4+ years experience in planning and executing events, meetings and entertainment programs.
The Senior Event Project Manager manages the top 10% of projects for the company maintaining relationships with key clients. This position requires working with top organizations to identify core mission objectives for the event they wish to host, create an event strategy based on those objectives and lead a team to execute the event. A high level of client service is required for this position.
Strategy / Creative
- Lead a client through process to determine objectives
- Develop event proposal based on objectives
- Create event themes that speak to client objectives
- Create and assemble visual elements that support theme
- Write and illustrate proposals that communicate strategy and theme
- Pitch proposal live for audiences of 6 to 30 people
Duties
- Assist Senior Team in sales process
- Point of contact for clients
- Manage day-to-day needs for many on-going projects
- Draft, edit and deliver proposals to clients
- Draft, update and send contracts and invoices
- Create and distribute schedules
- Draft accurate profit & loss reports
- Venue research, contracting and negotiation
- Caterer selection, contracting and negotiation
- Source pricing and place orders for rentals (tables, chairs, glasses, etc.)
- Source pricing and place orders for décor items (floral, linen, decorations, etc.)
- Create, update and maintain budgets
- Liaison with accounting department on all project billings
- Performer, speaker and celebrity research
- General research for proposals
- On-site working at event
Requirements
- 4+ years of related experience in the event planning or entertainment industry and/or any equivalent combination of experience and education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet).
- Experience with CAD programs or Microsoft Visio.
- Must be very detail-oriented, possessing exceptional organizational skills.
- Must be willing to work both independently and manage a team of professionals.
- Must have ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment, competently handling demanding deadlines.
- Excellent customer service, problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communications (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to analyze and interpret general business contracts, as well as proficiently write reports, and other business correspondence.
- Resourcefulness—Applicant must possess innovative problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in budgetary management skills requiring participation in budget meetings and being able to discuss and communicate changes that impact the bottom line for the client and employer.
- Must be able to excel without constant supervision
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Strong work ethic, enthusiasm, and positive attitude a must!
- Must be able to pass a high-level background check
This is a full time position. Salary + Benefits. Candidate will be working in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. Some travel will be required. Nights and weekends required.
Please send resume with subject line “Senior Project Manager” to: info@evntiv.net
DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS POSTING IF YOU DO NOT HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE EVENT PLANNING INDUSTRY. YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
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