Interior Designer/Account Manager

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If you have interior design degree and at least 5+ years of experience in the event industry with sales training, have an understanding of the event industry, and rendering skills, then this is the perfect position for you! Candidates without the degree and experience, rendering skills, and a portfolio will not be considered. Design and plan glamorous events in lavish hotels, historic venues, and convention centers. Travel to regional and national sites for marketing and programs. If you are looking for a fun and exciting career with limitless career growth, this job could be perfect for you. Please submit portfolio. (Please do not apply if your resume does not include all of the position requirements listed below.)

Job responsibilities include:

• Listen to client's needs and generate creative solutions designing rooms, themes, lounge environments, floor plans that are both functional and fun.
• Work directly with clients to determine and finalize event orders including custom branded stage sets, decorative lighting, lounge furniture, AV and Stage Lighting, theme decor, linens, china or other client needs.
• Provide total solutions for clients that include planning services, design services, equipment services, technical services and skilled professional execution of programs
• Pursue networking opportunities - develop and maintain professional contacts in the event industry by participating and attending industry association events creating beneficial relationships
• Establish Ampa as a vendor at all major venues throughout the metro DC and Mid Atlantic region
• Serve the event needs, equipment and technical services of other event professionals and venues
• Draft proposals and contracts using a sales database system that includes a point and click inventory database to support complete designs
• Manage the project to fruition including installation of client events and supervision of operation crew as needed.
• Interact with operations and administrative staff to ensure quality service to clients.
• Create reports and follow up with clients post-event
• Be a part of our social media program
• New Business Development

Required skills/qualifications:

• Must have 4 year college degree in Interior Design with rendering skills
• 5+ years experience in the event industry
• New business development: 5 years
• Outgoing, friendly personality with 5+ years demonstrated successful sales experience
• Active in event industry associations
• Theatre, art, interior decorating, or other creative skills
• Strong art sense, well-developed sense of creative conceptualization
• Rendering, Photoshop, and Illustrator skills; hand sketch abilities are a definite plus!
• A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible to meet client needs
• Proven communication and presentation skills
• Working knowledge of Mac OS
• Social media skills
• Physical Requirement. Must be able to safely lift, move, twist, use ladders and work with 50 - 75 pounds using material handling equipment
• The event industry produces events at all times of the week and day. Evening and weekend availability is required as needed for customer service.

$55,000 - $65,000 + Commission

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person