Event Account Manager-Entry Level

Innovative Client Connections; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Client Connections in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a full-time Entry Level Event Account Manager to manage events in the Greater Kalamazoo area. This position requires working closely with the Creative Director to develop event concepts and submit proposals.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates with strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The role involves working nights and weekends, and requires reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal skills are essential.
• Experience in event management and sales is a plus.
• Reliable transportation is a must.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and design events with the Creative Director.
• Manage events around the Greater Kalamazoo area.
• Submit proposals to clients and execute events.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication/presentation skills

Strong conflict resolution, negotiating and influencing skills

Ability to work in fast-paced, changing environments

Highly organized and detail oriented

Education

Recent graduate

Job description

ICC, Inc. specializes in marketing programs for our clients products and services. The client base for ICC has expanded to leaders in the electronics, entertainment, technology and Consumer Electronics industries. With the unveiling of our solidified and effective marketing program from our corporate office in Kalamazoo, MI. ICC, Inc. has developed an undeniably powerful presence in some of the worlds largest chain retailers in a short amount time.

Job Description

Kalamazoo/ Battle Creek based Event Marketing Company seeks full-time Entry Level Event Account Manager to manage events around the Greater Kalamazoo area.

The Entry Level Account Manager will work closely with the Creative Director to develop concepts, design events and submit proposals to clients. The Entry Level Event Account Manager will be required to work nights, weekends, and travel outside the Sacramento to execute a given event.

We are looking for recent graduates, and MOTIVATED professionals willing to grow with our company to fill some of our Entry-Level positions in:

• Promotional Sales
• Public Relations and In-Store Promotions
• Event Marketing
• Campaign Management
• Office Administration
• Internships Available*

Qualifications

Knowledge & Experience Requirements:

• Strong written and verbal communication/presentation skills
• Strong conflict resolution, negotiating and influencing skills
• Ability to work up and down organization's hierarchy / departments
• Ability to work in fast-paced, changing environments
• Ability to multi-task on several, unrelated projects simultaneously
• Self-starting, focused and client-oriented
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Flexible schedule
• Must Have Reliable Transportation.

Optional Skills that add value:

• Event management and planning
• Experience in inside sells, up selling or marketing
• Experience in outside sales
• A thick skin and a sense of humor

Additional Information

A member of the Human Resources Department will be contacting qualified applicants within 72 hours of receipt of their application.