Job Description

We are currently seeking an event marketing & sales coordinator that can help us both support our
business through sales efforts as well as support our clients’ experiential marketing campaigns.

Responsibilities:

Sales Functions

• Reach out on a weekly basis to potential new corporate clients for EventMates. Lists will be provided,
  but the role will require the individual to find the appropriate contact to reach out to
• Create pitch emails and any supporting marketing materials (one sheets, case studies, etc) to help promote EventMates
• Set up and participate in new business calls
• Manage the appropriate follow-up (at the direction of the Sales Manager) with the potential new client
• Maintain a list of ongoing corporate events with strong prospect lists (i.e. CES, MWC, SXSW, AdWeek, etc)
• Work with the digital marketing coordinator on optimizing Google AdWords and SEO to help with
  sales efforts
• Understand free opportunities to get listed as a vendor and pursue

Event Marketing Functions

• Work with Account Managers to develop integrated proposals for clients
• Lead any proposals that come through direct sales efforts
• As needed assist Account Managers and Producers with event marketing functions which could include venue scouting, vendor prospecting (furniture sourcing, catering scouting, etc)
• Work with our graphic designer to develop any mock-ups for proposals

The ideal candidate IS:

• Minimum of 1-2 years experience (candidates right out of college are welcome provided they come with internship experience and have strong communication skills)
• Is proficient in using PowerPoint for proposals
• Looking to work in a small/boutique agency
• Self-motivated and a team player
• A great communicator, both verbally and in writing (humor and interest in developing original copy is
  a plus)
• Personable and has a positive attitude
• Motivated by results
• Detail oriented
• Responsible and accountable for work
• Highly passionate about events and the industry
• Ability to manage multiple projects and creative ideas in a fast paced environment
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to translate traditional marketing content into consumer
  relevant messaging

Consistent performance and attention to detail is expected from the candidates.