Top 43 Special events manager Jobs in Fairfield Ca

Account Manager - Event Production Company
Desired Effect —Pleasant Hill, CA
- $26 - $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Google Workspace
- Marketing
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Program Event Coordinator
One Mind —Rutherford, CA
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Hybrid work
- Google Workspace
- Up to 50% travel
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Event Planning Manager
Andaz Napa —Napa, CA
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Partner Relations & Events Associate
Visit Napa Valley —Napa, CA
- $30 - $34 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Member Engagement Manager
Kenwood BPSC Hunt Club LLC —Sonoma, CA
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Sales
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Assistant Manager Events
Treasury Wine Estates —Napa, CA
- $26.44 - $34.13 an hour
- Extended hours
- Sales
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Event Coordinator
STAGS LEAP WINE CELLARS LLC —Napa, CA
- $30 - $34 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Serving
- Computer literacy
- Public speaking
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Senior Event Services Manger
FAIRMONT —Sonoma, CA
- $85,000 - $92,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- US work authorization
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
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Manager, Asset Protection
Macy’s —Concord, CA
- $67,560 - $112,440 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- 3 years
- Store discount
- Paid holidays
2d
Community and Education Manager
Joybound People & Pets —Walnut Creek, CA
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
1d
Director of Banquets | Carneros Resort & Spa
Carneros Resort and Spa —Napa, CA
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
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Wellness Manager
Boardwalk IG Management LLC —Yountville, CA
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Merchandising
- 3 years
- Recruiting
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Event Sales Manager, Hotel Services - Stanly Ranch
Encore Global —Napa, CA
- $70,304 - $73,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bachelor of Science
- Research
- Mid-level
Fundraising Special Events Coordinator
Joybound People & Pets —Walnut Creek, CA
- $32.00 - $33.65 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
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Party & Events & Community Liaison
Michaels Stores —Pleasant Hill, CA
- $17.25 - $20.30 an hour
- Part-time
- Merchandising
- Experience working with children
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Business Development Manager
The Culinary Institute of America —Napa, CA
- $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Assistant Store Manager
Cycle Gear —Fairfield, CA
- $18.75 - $24.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Cash register
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
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Banquet Manager | Exempt | Carneros Resort & Spa
Carneros Resort and Spa —Napa, CA
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Event Sales Manager MAP & Sebastiani Winery (Sonoma, CA)
Foley Hospitality Group LLC —Sonoma, CA
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Business development
- Contracts
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Kids Parties & Events Supervisor
Life Time —Walnut Creek, CA
- $18.75 - $22.25 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Children
- Entry level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance

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Account Manager - Event Production Company

Desired Effect
Pleasant Hill, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$26 - $30 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Professional development assistance
Opportunities for advancement
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Managing customer accounts
Project management
Bachelor's degree
Organizational skills
Theater experience
Events management
Associate's degree
Account management
Event customer service
Time management

Full Job Description

Position Title: Account Manager

Reports to: General Manager

Direct Reports: Event Technicians

Position: Full-time (30-hours), Non-Exempt

Location: Pleasant Hill Office

Position Summary

Desired Effect is a full-service theatrical production company based in Pleasant Hill, CA offering event equipment rental, design, and operation. We have a broad range of clients throughout the Bay Area including some of the area's largest non-profit theatres and serve audio, lighting, video, and special effects needs. We produce hundreds of events each year, in a fast paced environment with a team of fun, kind, and quirky theatre people.

We are seeking a person to join our Production team. Together with the other Project Managers, this individual will be in charge of the overall planning and execution of client events from first inquiry to final sale. They will act as the primary liaison between the client and the rest of the company throughout the entirety of the production process.

This individual will also prepare pre- and post-operation reports to keep the event technicians and company management informed of planned activities and outcomes.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting Rate: Part Time, $26-30/hr
Opportunities for advancement within the company with regular semi-annual reviews.
Eligible for a SIMPLE IRA retirement match up to 3% of compensation, in the second calendar year of employment, subject to the terms in our employee handbook.
Healthcare: 50% Employer Match of “silver” plan for those working regularly 30 hours.
Company paid life insurance
Optional vision, dental and chiropractic

Primary Responsibilities

Event Production

Respond to a high volume of phone, slack and email questions from clients and employees
Work with Design Team and Event Technicians to produce your client’s events
Submit proposals, quotes and contracts to clients and revise as needed
Coach less experienced clients through the event planning process
Perform site visits/walkthroughs with clients and DE team
Issue event budgets, and invoice clients at appropriate intervals

Client Development

Build ongoing relationships with clients, becoming their go-to person for gear and events
Convert one time clients to returning clients
Develop new clients in a variety of fields (corporate, theater, one offs, etc.)
Meet monthly goals for department sales/rentals
Collaborate with marketing team in the creation of marketing plans to generate new leads

Internal Planning / Communication

Support Design Team and Event Technicians on site as needed
Create plans, paperwork, drawings, bid sheets, etc
Create event reports prior to each event so field technicians are informed and prepared
Participate in post event follow up including billing and post-mortem

Required Skills/Abilities

Excellent time management skills, able to concentrate on multiple events being planned simultaneously
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Outstanding verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Superior managerial and diplomacy skills.
Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Event work occasionally requires long days, weekends, and holidays.
Must be a team player
Fun, creative, quirky, kind people are a huge plus!

Experience and Education Minimum

A successful candidate for this role would have of the following:

Two years of Events Management/Project Management/Production Management equivalent
Two years prior sales/customer account management experience
Associate’s Degree, CMEP or related technical training or certification
Knowledgeable about our products (lighting, sound, video and special effects equipment)Prior sales/customer account management experience

Experience and Education Preferred

BA in Theater, Theatre Tech, Communications, Marketing or Hospitality at an accredited university/program
Prior sales/customer account management experience
Experience with Live Theater, Event Production, Stage Management or Design
Experience with Audio, lighting, video or sound equipment
Experience with our software (Current RMS, ERPNext, Slack, macOS. Trello, G-Suite) is a plus

Background Check

The job may require working in a school environment. Background checks may be required; the client will cover the cost, or Desired Effect will reimburse you. Any information discovered in a background check and deemed unsatisfactory by the CEO and Director Events, in their sole opinion, will be grounds for the withdrawal of any offer of employment or termination.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Desired Effect is proud to be a certified NGLCC LGBT Business Enterprise! We are also an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment, recruitment, compensation, promotions, or any other conditions of employment against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment.

Physical Demands

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Events Manager position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of this position. Please note that these physical demands may be subject to change.

The majority of this position is an office job where the employee is required to sit or stand at a desk working on a computer for prolonged periods and must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. When on-site at events, the employee would need to navigate partially set up locations, often having stairs, ladders or platforms, and the employee is occasionally required to help handle equipment up to 75lbs as necessitated by the event/team. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the Events Manager job.

Conclusion

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Account Manger position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. The Account Manager may perform other duties as assigned.

Contact

Please contact [email protected] for application materials. Reference the position name in your subject line.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Experience:

Events management: 1 year (Preferred)
Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Location:

Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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special events manager jobs in fairfield ca

Account Manager - Event Production Company

Program Event Coordinator

Event Planning Manager

Partner Relations & Events Associate

Member Engagement Manager

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Event Coordinator

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Manager, Asset Protection

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Banquet Manager | Exempt | Carneros Resort & Spa

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