Event Producer/Planner

ANNOUNCEMENT

PRI Productions is seeking an energetic, customer-focused and highly-organized Event Producer/Planner to join our growing team. Qualified candidates must possess and demonstrate the skills and maturity to be successful in a fast-paced, highly-collaborative environment; and must have a love for the dynamics, tempo and energy of the special event business as well as a strong ability to build solid, lasting relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels. This position will plan and produce events at the Omni Grove Park in Resort.

ABOUT PRI PRODUCTIONS

As a leader in event production for more than 30 years, we have built a solid reputation as the regions premiere event specialist through innovative design and management. At the heart of that success is a commitment to excellence and our community that starts with our talented team of creative professionals. Listening to clients, treating them as partners, and providing exceptional service at fair and reasonable prices is core to building the long-term relationships we desire to have with the individuals and organizations we have the pleasure of working with. Through that approach, we guarantee incomparable event experiences for each of them, their clients and their guests.

Working at PRI, you will experience:

Exceptional creativity, enthusiasm and passion
A dynamic work environment
A highly-collaborative and professional team
Opportunities for growth and education

SUMMARY

A PRI Event Producer/Planner is responsible for creating, organizing and supervising every element of clients’ events in a fast-paced environment. This position reports directly to the Director of Event Services- Asheville. He or she will lead coordination of approximately 100 events per year, of various size and scale, with an ability to anticipate needs, discern priorities, meet deadlines with little supervision and be willing to work evenings and weekends. The success of an individual in this position is directly tied to client satisfaction, retention and event profitability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Handles leads from Omni Grove Park Inn conference services team and sales team. that may be individuals, corporations and associations for meetings, conventions, parties, festivals, company events, etc. including leads processed through the Director of Event Services Asheville.
Develops long-term client relationships for continued business and personal portfolio within PRI.
Oversees the execution of events for high profile clients or events that may be larger in scale and scope.
May work in tandem with, and mentors an Event Coordinator for day-to-day management of event execution.
Meets with a client to discuss goals and objectives then designs an event plan including room designs, Audio/Video production needs, staging, decorations, vendor and talent acquisition, etc.
Prepares a job cost and client proposal after engaging all necessary teams, then pitches the concept to the client to obtain approval.
Performs a site inspection with the client and any necessary members of the assigned technical crew as needed for scope of project.
Serves as lead coordinator to all other internal teams necessary to creating, staging, executing and wrapping up the client’s event such as Media Services, Prop Design, Event Technology, etc
Supervises all necessary external personnel required to pulling off an assigned event during planning, setup, execution, breakdown and wrap up.
Assist with production and execution of related event timelines.
Handles all issues that arise from clients, vendors, sponsors, etc. and ensures that everything promised to the client is delivered.
Manage event expenses in adherence to client budget including internal and external expenses and a final event profitability report.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities deemed necessary for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in event management or a related field from four-year college or university and 3-5 years of industry experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related industry.
Etiquette: Basic knowledge of etiquette, including table set-up, place settings, placement of silverware, glassware, proper food serving and plate removal.
Computers: Must possess basic computer skills and be very detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
People: Due to the highly collaborative nature of this work, strong interpersonal skills are required.
Language: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business reports, journals, technical procedures and regulations with an ability to write reports, business correspondence. Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from team members, clients, customers and the general public using excellent communication skills.
Math: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume, etc. Must be able to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry to daily work.
Reasoning: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Work Flow: Superb attention to detail, organized work flow and ability to collaborate.
Certificates, Licensure and Registrations: Must have documentation proving eligibility to work in the United States, reliable and insured transportation, as well as a valid driver’s license and driving record with three (3) points or less.
Interest: General interest in design and industry trends and a knowledge of community.

Additional Details:

Position of Senior Event Producer/Planner is eligible for salary plus commission and company benefits. This position requires reporting to and working PRI's Asheville office at the Omni Grove Park Inn Resort.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person