Purple Onion Catering Co. ยท 4 days ago
Senior Event Designer
Vienna, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
5+ years expPurple Onion Catering Company is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Event Designer to join our team. The role involves overseeing all aspects of business development, sales execution, event planning, management, and execution to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction.
CateringEventsFood and BeverageWedding
Responsibilities
Plan and manage all aspects of events from contract signing through execution and completion
Provide excellent customer service and expertise to clients throughout the planning process
Coordinate with internal staff and vendors to ensure seamless execution of events
Supervise onsite execution of events, ensuring all details are executed according to plan
Collaborate with sales team on sales goals and strategies to achieve targets
Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners and vendors
Manage event budgets and expenses to ensure profitability
Conduct post-event evaluations and implement improvements for future events
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to enhance event offerings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hospitality, or related field
Minimum 5-7 years of experience in event planning and production
Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Exceptional customer service skills and ability to build relationships
Proficiency in MS Office and event management software
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds while on site at events
Benefits
401K Matching up to 4% after one year of employment
Competitive healthcare plan
Flexible comp time
Work from home on Mondays and Fridays
Paid Time Off begins at 12 days
1 week remote per calendar year. Increase in remote abilities available with tenure.
3 sick days per calendar year
Lunch offered Monday-Friday
Company
Purple Onion Catering Co.
Purple Onion Catering Company is an owner-operated, full-service off-premise catering company that believes our clients should get nothing less than exactly what they want.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase