The Wedding & Event Stylist junior position is responsible for proposing creative styling concepts to clients, working with their brief and budget. This includes, but is not limited to, corporate events, weddings, activations and private functions. The role also includes the management of social media, styled shoots, and creative content when communicating current and new collections, trends, and style advice. The duties outlined in this position description may vary from time to time depending on the evolving needs of the business and may include styling/assisting with set up on site, if required.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Attending to client consultations via phone, emails, showroom meetings in a courteous and professional manner
● Create unique, on-trend and custom-designed events and preparation of proposals and design briefs
● Organise and manage all event installations from the initial proposal to full event delivery (including but not limited to, incentive and corporate events, gala dinners, media launches and seminars/conferences)
● Manage high volumes of day-to-day communications with external vendors, stakeholders, suppliers and event partners
● Maintaining a detailed understanding of concurrently running jobs
● Managing budgets from $2k-$100k
● Managing and building relationships with clients and stakeholders
● Preparing visual design presentations, including floorplans and renders to accompany the client’s quotation
● Managing event set-ups, bump-outs and deliveries including; styling requirements, AV, logistics, crew briefings and client management
● Coordinating with internal teams, external suppliers and venue managers to ensure smooth bumpin/outs
● Working with internal marketing and custom production teams to create custom event collateral and custom-built feature items i.e. media walls and photo opportunities, printed branding requirements, ceiling features and custom-built activations
● Research and implement current and upcoming design trends to be used in creating new style collections
● Plan and design EDMs for new announcements via Squarespace
● Plan new collection release, including styling, photography and rollout via website and social media
● Manage the external supplier bookings to ensure they are pre-booked, briefed and scheduled for confirmed events
● Maintain client relationships and be the main point of contact when assigned as an Account Manager
● Management of (or Assist in the management of) event sales and preparation of quotations for client briefs
● Responding to all enquiries through email and phone in a timely manner (same day, within business hours)
● Following up quotes, sales and payments in a timely manner
● Remaining up to date with all inventory and services whilst maintaining an understanding of the Simply Seated business and inventory
● Liaising between warehouse staff and internal staff when required
● Manage the set up and/or styling on site from time to time, if required
BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES:
● A strong commitment to teamwork
● Have a genuine interest in the wedding and event industry
● Strong interpersonal and communication skills
● Flexible and easy to adapt to changing business needs
● Good time management skills
● Have a positive can-do attitude and be willing to help others when required
● Behave professionally at all times, with both colleagues and external clients
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