Events Account Executive

Overview

CORT Events is seeking an experienced, full-time outside sales professional from the hospitality industry who is proficient in both hunting and account management, enjoys networking, and has an eye for design and details. The Events Account Executive develops business relationships and grows revenue by serving as a brand ambassador and event rental industry expert. We serve as trusted advisors to our customers who need short-term rental furniture for hotel, corporate, sporting, marketing or other events. This is an outside sales position and could include driving up to 5 days/week. Minimal overnight travel required. We are seeking candidates in the Boston area. Pay: $50,000-$60,000 per year plus uncapped commission. OTE $100,000 - $150,000 per year.

What We Offer

• Unlimited earning potential
• Generous mileage/vehicle usage reimbursement program
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) available on the first of the month after your start date
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts and perks
• Opportunity to work alongside a tenured team with career growth and mentorship opportunities

Responsibilities

• Achieve market share growth and meet monthly sales goals
• Network and build relationships
• Collaborate with sales support, operations and asset management teams
• Maintain accurate account records
• Leverage virtual tools, social media, design platforms, and event space planning software
• Present value based solutions
• Take a collaborative sales approach
• Serve as a product knowledge expert
• Present design ideas
• Problem solve and offer creative solutions
• Ensure successful deliveries

Qualifications

• 3-5 years outside sales experience
• Previous sales experience in the hospitality/events industry preferred
• Strong CRM experience
• Experience with floorplan design software such as Prismm is a plus
• Exceptional presentation, problem solving, and customer service skills
• Solid time management and self-organizational ability
• Self-motivated

About CORT Events

CORT, a part of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, is the nation's leading provider of transition services, including furniture rental for home and office, event furnishings, destination services, apartment locating, touring and other services. With more than 100 offices, showrooms and clearance centers across the United States, operations in the United Kingdom and partners in more than 80 countries around the world, no other furniture rental company can match CORT's breadth of services. For more information on CORT Events, visit www.CORTevents.com.

Working for CORT Events

For more information on careers at CORT, visit https://careers.cort.com/ This position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. Pursuant to the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance for participating locations, CORT will consider all qualified applicants to include those who may have criminal history records. Check your city government website for specific fair chance hiring information. CORT participates in the E-Verify program. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time. EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disability Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no set deadline to apply to this position. When it is determined that new applications will no longer be accepted, due to the positions being filled or a high volume of applicants has been received, this job advertisement will be removed.