Senior Event Designer

Purple Onion Catering Company is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Event Designer to join our team. As a Senior Event Designer, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of business development, sales execution, event planning, management, and execution, ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction. You will work closely with clients, vendors, and internal teams to coordinate logistics and deliver exceptional events.

The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, excellent customer service abilities, and a passion for creating unforgettable experiences.

• Plan and manage all aspects of events from contract signing through execution and completion.
• Provide excellent customer service and expertise to clients throughout the planning process.
• Coordinate with internal staff and vendors to ensure seamless execution of events.
• Supervise onsite execution of events, ensuring all details are executed according to plan.
• Collaborate with sales team on sales goals and strategies to achieve targets.
• Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners and vendors.
• Manage event budgets and expenses to ensure profitability.
• Conduct post-event evaluations and implement improvements for future events.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to enhance event offerings.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hospitality, or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in event planning and production.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to build relationships.
• Proficiency in MS Office and event management software.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds while on site at events.

• Starting Salary Ranges from $60,000-$70,000 and includes a scaled commission structure.
• 401K Matching up to 4% after one year of employment
• Flexible comp time
• Work from home on Mondays and Fridays
• Paid Time Off begins at 12 days
• 1 week remote per calendar year. Increase in remote abilities available with tenure.
• 3 sick days per calendar year
• Lunch offered Monday-Friday

Purple Onion Catering Company’s simple goal is to provide exceptional food and service to the Washington, D.C., Metro Area. Our passion-driven staff create and deliver visually-stunning custom events that are both personal and memorable. Each member of our team is key to this goal.

• Kindness:
  Defined as treating others with hospitality, respect, and love
• Care:
  Defined as doing actions with thoughtful intention, teamwork and purpose
• Elevate:
  Defined as increasing customer and employee experiences 1 % at a time

Our team exudes hospitality by curating heart lead experiences with intention, teamwork & passion for both our clients and teammates! Join our team at Purple Onion Catering Company and play a crucial role in delivering exceptional events for our clients. If you are passionate about event planning, enjoy working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, and are looking to be a committed and integral part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Purple Onion Catering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer Health, Dental, and Vision insurance programs, 401k, Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays to our Full Time Regular employees after respective wait times.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Services