USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures Events is seeking an experienced Event Account Specialist. Ventures Events is an event production company specializing in delivering world-class events for the media industry and the communities they serve. We constantly strive to exceed expectations, create unforgettable memories, and generate revenue streams while leveraging our reputable and institutional brands. Our events inspire pride and progressive innovation through-out the ever-changing media industry, while still relying on core newspaper strengths-our ability to create content, attract audiences, and bring powerful meaning to the lives of others. We are the industry leader in event production and execution from coast to coast.

Job Description:

• This role will focus on restaurant recruitment for our Wine & Food series. You will be responsible for the following:
  • Recruit a variety of restaurant per event market (number to be determined)
  • Communicate by email, text, and or phone to collect all required assets from said restaurants
  • Deliver timelines, rules, and procedures to all participating restaurants
  • Create a point of contact for each market that will assist the restaurant on-site
  • Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs and objectives.
  • Communicate clearly the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives to internal and external associates.
  • Responsible for keeping current clients satisfied and delivering exceptional client service on a day-to-day basis.
  • Responsible for working with the Account Management team to onboard and integrate new clients and develop existing client relationships.
  • Collaborating with various internal departments to ensure that they fulfill all customer deliverables.
  • Resolving complaints and keeping track of all processes that pertain to the client's needs.
  • Keeping accurate records pertaining to inventory and account notes.
  • Successful execution of all tracking elements in the lifecycle of the client
• Build contracts and reporting data as needed.
• Assist in updating sales material as needed.
• Monthly sponsor screenshots to prove fulfillment of contracts
• Enhance department and organization's reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Attend weekly event meeting for each event at least twice per month as needed.
• Collecting and analyzing data concerning consumer behavior to understand changing needs.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to collect, track, and analyze substantial amounts of data.
• Deep digital understanding
• Self-motivated and able to thrive in a results-driven environment.
• Ability to prioritize among competing tasks.
• Ability to think strategically and operationally.
• Fostering and participating in a teamwork focused environment
  • Build and maintain relationships with local market advertising and marketing teams (both management and advertising representatives).
  • Protect and represent Ventures Events' character and integrity with the highest level of professionalism as an event industry leader.
  • Exercise personal intellectual discretion and judgement while working with markets across the country with very little oversight.
  • Necessary to be a self-initiator with the ability to manage time and schedules both at home and on the road.
  • Purchase event materials as needed.
  • Ability to lead event setup and execution in markets across the country, along with the ability to manage and oversee local market employee assignments during event setup and execution.
  • Ability to exercise the authority to make sound executive decisions quickly during event execution (with or without prior approval).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside of the box are essential.
  • Travel is required and will vary depending on event.

• Knowledge of Ventures events is a plus.