Job Details
Live events are back, and we are busier than ever!! Fern is at the top of the trade show and expo service industry. Our operation spans more than 200 cities from coast to coast. In other words, wherever there s a major convention center and event venue, we re there with experienced local teams providing exceptional service and support, whenever you need it. We recognize that our team members are the core of our company. It is why they stay with us for so long, and it's also what attracts new clients to come aboard.
We are looking to add an Account Manager to our Nashville sales team. You will manage and assist the sales team with corporate clients and tradeshows. You will be responsible for preparing events, from gathering equipment and labor needs to organizing graphics/display needs.
You will report directly to the Nashville GM. Position does require being onsite full time, plus the ability to travel to local shows.
Salary is $65,000-75,000
What you ll do:
Lead and oversee local labor in achieving the goals and timelines outlined for an event.
Work with the operations manager in identifying and assigning the proper labor needed for an event.
Work with operations manager to identify equipment needed for an event.
Enter and maintain job tickets and client information.
Work with incoming clients and other Fern cities write quotes, work tickets, and invoices.
Ability to create financial documents and budgets.
Oversee labor onsite and actively work to cut labor jobs while still effectively completing an event.
Attend venue and visitor s bureau meetings as requested.
Assist in qualifying sales leads.
Serve as the face of the company within the local community and industry.
Who You Are:
Experience in trade shows, live events, or related industry preferred.
Strong client relationship and service delivery experience
Excellent written and presentation skills
Proficiency with MS Office
Travel may be required for up to 30% of the time.
What you ll love about Fern Expo.
We take Fern culture very seriously! As a company, we are constantly thinking of ways to give back to our valued employees through company engagement. We offer a competitive salary, amazing benefits, a great PTO package, a healthy work-life balance, and plenty of opportunities to grow your career from within!
Brilliant trade and exhibitor careers, powered by people. What makes Fern such a fantastic place to work? It s the people. The quality and commitment of our team are unique in the tradeshow. It s why our employees stay. At Fern, we welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, socioeconomic status, religion, age, marital or parental status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.