Event Designer

Nbutexas; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Base salary + commission

Paid time off

401k with matching

Health Savings Account

Weekday schedule

Job summary

Nbutexas is seeking an Event Designer to develop and grow event sales in a hospitality-focused role. The position emphasizes planning and executing exceptional catering experiences, with a 3+ year minimum in Event Sales required.

The role includes local outreach, negotiation, and cross-functional coordination with venues to ensure flawless events, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a commission-based base. Strong market research will drive growth.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of Event Sales experience, specifically in catering.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills are required.
• Proficiency in territory and inside sales techniques is essential.
• Experience liaising with venues to ensure seamless event execution is needed.
• Ability to research markets to identify opportunities and grow event sales.
• Candidate must maintain accountability for budgets and outcomes.
• Role involves shaping the look, feel, and atmosphere of events.

Responsibilities

• Local outreach and networking, providing event information to potential clients.
• Proficiency in territory sales and inside sales techniques to drive revenue.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills for client engagements.
• Coordinate with venue management to ensure seamless event execution.
• Manage event sales targets and contribute to budget planning and forecasting.
• Monitor market opportunities and propose strategies to grow event sales.

Skills

Local outreach

Territory sales

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Event sales

Catering experience

Market research

Budget responsibility

Job description

Our highly respected and well-established client is seeking a new Event Designer to develop and grow event sales. If you are a passionate hospitality professional who takes pride in organizing and executing exceptional experiences, we'd love to speak with you!

**Must have 3+ years of Event Sales experience to be considered for this role**

Event Designer Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Competitive base salary plus commission
• Paid time off–2 weeks
• 401k with matching
• Health Savings Account
• Monday through Friday schedule

Event Designer qualifications/responsibilities:

• Local outreach and networking, providing event information
• Proficiency in territory sales and inside sales techniques
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
• Effectively liaise with venue management to ensure seamless execution of scheduled events
• Event sales and a minimum of 3 years of experience within the catering segment
• Continual research on markets to understand areas of opportunity in growing event sales
• Maintain fiscal responsibility for the budgeted goal
• Responsibility for the overall look, feel, and atmosphere of an event