Wedding/Event Planner
25 days ago
Oakland
Job Description ZAK Events is seeking a motivated individual to join our team and lead a new wedding planning division. The Wedding Planner position requires you to work hand-in-hand with brides to create mood boards and visual images of various event details on a daily basis. Additional requirements include working with various vendors, obtaining quotes/estimates from vendors, researching new suppliers, working directly with bridal clients and providing a high level of quality service. This position requires a strong knowledge of Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel and Outlook. The ideal candidate is able to multi-task, keep good organization of event details, and have a fascination with the weddings/event design/floral design industry. Must have an outgoing personality and convey a professional attitude with a variety of clientele. Partial List of Responsibilities: • Create design/mood boards and look books from concept to completion on a daily basis, • Work with the creative department on various unique designs and wedding set ups, • Create combinations of floral centerpieces, arrangements, furniture vignettes and dining tablescapes, • Work with the Lead Designer to conceptualize various wedding themes and styles, • Obtain and organize vendor quotes/estimates, • Keep a well organized calendar of various tasks for clients, • Perform sales functions to include marketing efforts, monthly newsletters, social media management, venue visits and attend various industry trade shows and meetings Requirements: • Proficient with Microsoft Office is REQUIRED., • Minimum of two (2) years experience in a professional design/planning position is preferred., • MUST be a team player and be able to work with a talented group of creative professionals, • MUST have valid drivers license (Photo ID required), • MUST be available to work evenings, early mornings, weekends and some holidays, • This position is based at our office in Oakland, New Jersey (Mon-Fri, 10:00am-5:00pm). No public transportation is available. Other Positive Attributes: • Special Event Design experience is required, • Eager to learn, positive attitude, forward thinker, outgoing and personable, • Knowledge of Apple Platform