Now Hiring - The Party Staff - Account Manager in Los Angeles, CA

Full description of the position

About YOU Are you a people person who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you have a strong client relations or staffing background? Do you love the hospitality industry and have a passion for bringing people together? Would you enjoy contributing to industry events like the Golden Globes, the Oscars or the Grammys? If so, we want YOU to join our team as an Account Manager at The Party Staff! About US Since opening our doors in 1989, The Party Staff, Inc. has long been recognized as the industry leader in on-call hospitality and special event staffing, providing servers, bartenders, and cooks to catering companies, corporate venues, residential parties, and more. At The Party Staff, we value a culture of teamwork and professionalism that is reflected in everything that we do. We are seeking a Staffing Sales Representative to join our dynamic team at the Party Staff. This person must possess strong people skills and have the ability to work with a variety of clients internally and externally. In addition, the Staffing Sales Representative must have strong attention to detail, keen follow up skills and a willingness to learn and grow in a fast- paced environment. In this position, he or she will be responsible for developing and executing sales plans to generate new business, meet internal quotas, and most importantly the needs of our clients. The ideal candidate would be a mid-level sales professional or junior, indoor/outdoor sales professional, looking for an opportunity to move into a fast-paced outside sales role. If this is you, and have a strong entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for building relationships and networking, we want to hear from you. Candidates must be local to the Los Angeles or Greater Los Angeles area. Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Strategic planning, presentation, and delivery to potential and existing clients to generate sales and build client base.
• Contacting prospective clients through email, social networks, or phone.
• Create and implement marketing strategies to develop client base and open new segments of business; conduct market research regularly.
• Partnering with accounting, branch manager, and regional manager on contract negotiations, setting up accounts, receivables, terms, and rate negotiation.
• Working effectively with the Staffing Department to communicate clients' expectations.
• Maintaining working relationships with existing and prospective clients with timely follow-ups and responses.
• Achieving sales goals and service performance requirements through new and existing customer sales by providing excellent service and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Generating weekly activity reports.
• Stay up to date with industry knowledge and innovation by networking and participating in industry related events, functions and/or trade shows.
• Assisting in the development of new sales material.
• Other duties, as assigned from time to time.

Requirements

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• , preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational .
• Motivated self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit.
• Exceptional customer service.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and work efficiently under pressure in an often deadline driven environment.
• Proficiency with or ability to learn Mac software programs/devices, and Salesforce.
• Working knowledge of the hotel, staffing/hospitality, food, and beverage industry, preferred.
• Must have reliable source of transportation.
• Willing to work evening, weekends, and possible holidays.
• Schedule weekly meetings with prospects and clients.
• Must attend networking events and event check-ins. Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Compensation

: $73,500 to $75,000 plus a comprehensive commission package. This position also entails health benefits, paid vacation, and 401k program. The Party Staff, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable laws. The Party Staff, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $73,500.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits

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• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance Work Location: In person