PEAK Event Services

Senior Account Executive- Tenting (Outside Sales); Rhode Island

PEAK Event Services  •  $65k - $80k/yr  •  Rhode Island (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

About Us

PEAK Event Services is proud to be the premier event rental and tenting company in New England! Joining the PEAK team means being part of a team that makes it happen. At PEAK, we find joy in bringing important moments to life. To our clients, it all feels like magic, but in reality, there’s a lot of work that goes into our work — strategy, creativity, and grit. Each new event brings its own brand of challenges, and we’re just the team to solve them. We’re motivated and inspired to deliver unique experiences in our own ingenious ways. This extra effort and determination help us deliver stressless events for our clients, while providing us with transformative opportunities to learn, grow, and spread joy.

What You'll Do

The Senior Account Executive - Tenting (Outside Sales) is responsible for driving revenue by growing their assigned territory with new business, dormant business, and relationship development. The Senior Account Executive nurtures the overall health and growth of these accounts. PEAK is Client Centric, and this role requires high levels of customer service. This role has a proven track record of understanding how to logistically work with all market segments and client types. Their expertise and skillset allow them to act as consultants to our clients to improve repeat jobs year over year. Senior Account Executive are among the most experienced members of our sales team. They are seasoned and well-respected industry professionals. The day to day involves researching new business, visiting potential clients, entertaining key accounts, keeping up with phone and email volume, entering and updating orders in our computer system, troubleshooting inventory questions and meeting with clients in our showroom or on their job site. This position works collaboratively with various departments to achieve customer satisfaction. The Senior Account Executive - Tenting (Outside Sales) is primarily responsible for new business development, strengthening customer relationships, generating revenue and achieving long-term goals that are in line with company vision and values, with a proven track record of sales ranging between $3M-4M+. This position reports to the Regional Director of Tent Sales. and will be responsible for RI territory.

The Day-to-Day

  • Directly responsible for new and dormant business development
  • Proactively meets with prospective accounts to showcase equipment, offer suggestions and growth strategies
  • Proactively maintain and expand strategic accounts
  • Conducts annual account reviews and understands all data relating to this relationship
  • Creates customer orders and assist customers with order design, order changes and questions
  • Maintains a high volume of emails and phone calls
  • Consult with clients to determine event details and tenting needs
  • Identify and manage target client prospects
  • Identifies future event Opportunities and records in CRM (Salesforce)
  • Prepare all customer quotes and follow up within 48 hours - 72 hours (based on scope)
  • Prepare and enter customer orders and verify entered orders for accuracy, complete all revisions/additions
  • Partner with Operation to create and communicate production schedules/timelines
  • Participate and share experiences/best practices in sales meetings
  • Identify leads, close sales, manage prospects and acquire new business
  • Conduct site visit appointments and production meetings as needed
  • Master order entry software including delivery, return, labor pricing, overrides and billing procedures
  • Problem solve and troubleshoot rental inventory issues
  • Educate and inform customers about all rental items available and cross sell all company products
  • Some weekends required for appointments, site visits and installations.
  • Understand and respect the confidentiality of client and company information
  • Establish yourself as a trustworthy member of the sales team both internally and externally
  • Attend a minimum of one industry networking event or client warehouse tour per month and build relationships for the future business of the company
  • Offer guidance and solutions to junior inside sales team as needed
  • Work with senior management to develop strategies and achieve sales goals


Requirements

What We're Looking For

  • 8+ years of hospitality experience with an event rental company, caterer, food service provider, event planner, venue, or hotel
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue goals of $3M+
  • If not from event rental industry proven track record of detailing 80+ events annually from differing market segments
  • Sales experience and hospitality degree is a plus
  • Availability to work Monday through Friday (nights and weekends as needed)
  • Proficient with computers (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
  • A life long learner and someone who seeks feedback for continuous improvement
  • Positive attitude and professional demeanor
  • The desire to help fellow teammates grow and proudly serve our Clients

Why You’ll Like Working Here

  • Our incredible compensation combo of Competitive Pay, Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
  • Support for your personal life + wellbeing
  • We like to celebrate + we do it often!
  • Encouragement for Volunteer Days + giving back to our communities
  • We foster and embrace an inclusive and diverse work culture

Compensation and Our Full Suite of Benefits

  • Salary range $65k-$80k plus attractive commission plan
  • Medical, Dental + Vision Insurance
  • Company-Paid Basic Life + AD&D Insurance
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Telehealth + Wellness
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Travel Assistance
  • 401K Retirement Plan + Employer Matching

More About Us

  • We’re not just a rental events company – our PEAK Code drives the work we do, every day.
  • We’re partners in problem solving. We collaborate in order to push through challenges and succeed together.
  • We are employers of respect. Our relationships mean the world to us and we hold ourselves to the highest level of accountability.
  • We are advocates for our communities. From sponsoring events and organizations to volunteering and donating our time, we support our communities and are committed to social responsibility.
  • We are keepers of the craft. Our attention to detail, commitment to excellence and devotion to our clients allows us to go “Above and Beyond”.

PEAK is an EEO Employer. We seek diversity and culture-add candidates, not necessarily “culture-fits” or more of the same. We believe diversity makes us better, and we seek to create a workplace where all feel a sense of belonging. Please let us know if you need any assistance or accommodation in the application process.

Salary Description
$65-$80k, plus commission plan
PEAK Event Services

About PEAK Event Services

PEAK Event Services is New England’s leading event & tent rental resource. Our combined experience and expertise has allowed our people to establish relationships with the area’s most respected event planners, caterers, corporations, charities and venues. Our unmatched selection of items – from tents and furniture to glassware and linens – create behind-the-scenes magic. PEAK is more than a rental company – we’re a collaborative team with round-the-clock dedication to our customers and a passion for perfection and innovation. We go above and beyond.

Industry
Events & Trade Shows
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Woburn, Massachusetts
Year Founded
1952
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