Event Rental Consultant (comparable to Catering Sales Manager or Banquet Manager)

PEAK Event Services; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a premier event rental company in New England as an Event Rental Consultant. In this dynamic role, you will manage sales activities, assist clients with event orders, and collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure memorable experiences. Your expertise in customer service and sales will help maintain and grow strategic accounts, while your positive attitude will contribute to a supportive work environment. With competitive pay and flexible schedules, this is an exciting opportunity to thrive in the events industry and make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Paid time off

Holidays

Flexible schedules

Company-paid Life + AD&D Insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with employer matching

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of hospitality experience in catering, event planning, or hotel.
• Excellent communication and a team-oriented attitude are essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle sales activities from initiation to close, including customer orders.
• Consult with clients on event details and rental needs.

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Communication skills

Team-oriented attitude

Education

Hospitality degree

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PEAK’s order entry software

Job description

Event Rental Consultant (comparable to Catering Sales Manager or Banquet Manager)

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About Us

PEAK Event Services is the premier event rental and tenting company in New England! Joining our team means being part of a group that makes it happen. We find joy in bringing important moments to life through strategy, creativity, and grit.

Every event presents unique challenges, and we are motivated to deliver memorable experiences in innovative ways. Our dedication helps us provide stress-free events for clients while offering opportunities for learning and growth.

What You’ll Do

As an Event Rental Consultant, you will handle sales activities from initiation to close, including answering calls, managing orders, troubleshooting inventory, and meeting clients in our showroom. Collaboration with sales and other departments is essential to ensure customer satisfaction, strengthen relationships, and meet revenue goals. Developing trust within the team and honoring commitments are critical aspects of this role.

This position reports to the Inside Sales Manager, with opportunities in Boston, Woburn, and Stoughton locations across New England.

The Day-to-Day

• Answer phones and assist in creating customer orders
• Help customers with event order design, modifications, and product questions
• Handle multiple tasks and high call volumes
• Manage approximately $1-$1.5 million in annual revenue
• Maintain and grow strategic accounts
• Consult with clients on event details and rental needs
• Identify target prospects and prepare quotes
• Enter and verify customer orders and schedules
• Participate in weekly sales meetings
• Conduct showroom appointments and assist visitors
• Master PEAK’s order entry software
• Resolve inventory issues and educate customers on rental items
• Send swatches and assist with installation schedules as needed
• Maintain confidentiality and establish trust within the team
• Attend industry networking events

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• 1-3 years of hospitality experience (catering, food service, event planning, venue, hotel)
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
• Sales experience and hospitality degree are a plus
• Availability Monday through Friday, with rotating weekends
• Proficiency with computers (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor

Skills to Develop

• Customer service, client relationship, and sales skills
• Knowledge of PEAK’s products and pricing
• Becoming a trusted advisor to clients
• Developing expertise in equipment, staging, pipe and drape, and dance floors
• Understanding operational workflows and order accuracy
• Ability to read and follow floor plans

Why You’ll Like Working Here

• Competitive pay, paid time off, and holidays
• Support for personal life and wellbeing with flexible schedules
• Inclusive and diverse work environment

Benefits

• Company-paid Life + AD&D Insurance
• Short-term disability, FSA, Employee Assistance Program, Travel Assistance
• 401(k) with employer matching

More About Us

We’re driven by the PEAK Code: problem solving, collaboration, respect, community engagement, and craftsmanship. We value diversity and strive for a workplace where everyone feels they belong. Please contact us if you need assistance or accommodations during the application process.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Management
• Industry: Events Services