The Role
The Event Designer | Corporate AV & Lighting is a creative, high-impact account leader who drives events from first inquiry to final execution. You'll pursue leads, build bold proposals, close contracted sales, and deliver polished, signature style event designs that exceed expectations.
Blending sales expertise with hands-on lighting and/or AV knowledge, you'll manage and grow a $1.5-$2M annual book of business, delivering 5-star service at every touchpoint. You'll chase opportunities, pitch standout concepts, and build long-term partnerships-translating client goals into elevated event experiences.
What You'll Do
- Own a high volume of inbound inquiries and proposals, responding quickly with 5-star client service.
- Design and sell lighting, corporate AV, drape, and décor solutions that bring each client's vision to life.
- Lead client discovery calls, ask the right questions, and translate goals into compelling event concepts.
- Create and refine proposals, quotes, contracts, and revisions with speed, accuracy, and confidence.
- Share visual inspiration, catalogs, and upgrade options that drive excitement.
- Partner closely with Production and Field teams to ensure every detail is executed exactly as intended onsite.
- Attend site visits, walkthroughs, and design meetings at venues across the Bay Area as needed.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with venues, planners, event managers, and industry partners to generate new business.
- Represent the company at industry events, mixers, tradeshows, and networking opportunities.
- Support onsite installation crews when needed to keep execution smooth and client-ready.
- Maintain $1.5-$2M in annual sales.
- Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the team and business.
What You Bring
- 5-7 years of experience in sales, event management, production management, and/or special event design.
- Strong knowledge of event production-especially lighting, audio, video, and/or corporate AV.
- Familiarity with the San Francisco Bay Area market, venues, and event community (a plus).
- Confidence using Apple products, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills-you can sell, lead, and collaborate.
- Highly organized, detail-driven, and able to manage multiple fast-moving priorities at once.
- A passion for creative design, problem-solving, and seeing events through from concept to completion.
Compensation & Benefits
- Total Compensation: $90,000-$130,000 annually (base + commission)
- 15 days PTO per year + paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and chiropractic coverage
- Matching 401(k) for eligible employees
- Full-time, 40 hours/week Exempt position with a Monday-Friday office/WFH schedule
- Flexibility required: evenings and weekends as needed based on event schedules
Pre-employment Requirement- Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check.
