Young Automotive Group Career Center

Event Director

Location: Young Automotive Group

Young Automotive Group

Layton, UT 84041

Contact:
Recruiting
recruiting@youngauto.net
The Young Automotive Group is Growing Again! We are looking for an Event Director to oversee and manage All Young Automotive Group event spaces and properties pertaining to space meetings and training events. The Event Director will assess and conceptualize the needs and desires for a variety of meetings, conventions, and events, and other social or business functions; supply food and other services; and supervise catering staff making all arrangements necessary to execute the Young Automotive Group’s desired vision and goals. This role will also manage contracts and payments with customers for training events and property rentals along with follow-up after the event to ensure Customer Satisfaction is at a 5-star level.
Pay Job Type Experience Required
Within 50-60k per year Full Time 2.00
Benefits
  • In addition to a competitive compensation package the Young Automotive Group offers the following benefits:
  • Paid Time Off up to 3 weeks per year
  • Health
  • Dental
  • Life
  • Disability
  • Pre Paid Legal at competitive rates
  • Employer Paid Health Savings Account Deposits (Paid monthly)
  • 401k retirement plan with generous employer match (Paid twice monthly)
  • Employee and family pricing at all dealerships throughout the group
  • Paid training and Individual Professional Development Plans
  • Excellent opportunities for advancement!
Responsibilities
  • Assess and understand needs for the events and meetings (staffing/ number of guests/ meeting rooms/ locations/ catering/ signage/ programs/ music/ display areas and other specialized requirements)
  • Manages contracts for dates/ times and equipment needed
  • Consults and coordinates with facilitators to plan and develop event schedule/ topics and featured speakers with all necessary training materials needed
  • Enter all events into the event program showing all current and up to date event information. Manages all administrative duties and details associated with the event including distribution of promotional materials and assisting with financial operations
  • Ensures that events meet legal/safety and health requirements and regulations
  • Coordinates transportation for guests/attendees/ speakers or other parties
  • Update client information in database (i.e. address/ phone number/ email address... etc.)
  • Oversees preparation of the venue for the event
  • Sets up and arranges tables and chairs/serving stations/lines/tableware/serve ware and silverware. All items needed for events/ parties and meetings at all venues
  • Ensures the venue is clean and that food is handled in a sanitary manner
  • Addresses problems or complaints concerning services provided
  • Manages and approves requests on calendar for event spaces/ adjusts meetings as needed
  • Ensures assigned facilities and equipment are ready for regular business and special events
  • Maintains the inventory/storage and distribution of equipment
  • Provides recommendations for purchases of new equipment and orders items as needed
  • Collaborates with other appropriate management staff to prepare and implement budget
  • Schedule and confirm events/meetings and follow up with prospective clients
  • Generate letters/thank you cards and emails...etc.
  • Answer all incoming event/meeting calls/leads
  • Prepare a weekly progress report
  • Schedules travel for COE Team
  • Orders all meals required for meetings
  • Sets up meal reservations at restaurants for trainings/meetings as needed
  • Build a team of Part time Staff that will be available for set up and take down of events held at any YAG training event space
  • Hires/ trains/ manages and schedules all needed event support staff (including ensuring that members of the catering staff interact with guests in a courteous and professional manner).
Qualifications
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
  • Extensive knowledge of event planning and catering requirements
  • Ability to work with clients to determine and anticipate needs of the event
  • Excellent managerial and supervisory skills
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
  • Creative and effective problem-solving skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
  • Ability to respond to problems and to assist clients with a calm/ courteous and helpful manner/attitude
  • Thorough understanding of legal regulations and permits required for events
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
  • Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time during events/meetings as well as able to work a variety of hours to accommodate events/meetings
  • Must be able to lift 15 to 25 pounds at a time
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and deal with unexpected situations
  • Ability to work early mornings/ late evenings and weekends.

Apply Below

First Name
Last Name
Phone
Email
City
Desired Position
Event Director
How did you hear about us?
Comments
Resume

Apply Now
Posted: 11/15/2024 | Closes: 02/13/2025
© 2024 Oz Marketing