About Socialights:
SociaLights has lighting roots that started in 2009. Our mission is to make our community brighter through design and installation of stunning permanent, holiday and event lighting for every space and occasion.
Socialights Company Culture and What We Stand For…
We do quality work and see the job through. We believe in completing each project with integrity and dedication, ensuring every task is done with thoroughness and care.
We believe in our team. We trust, support and push each other to be our best. We strive for open communication and collaboration.
We value our time - on and off the clock. We encourage employees to find their ideal work-life balance.
We learn, grow and adapt. We are both experts and students of our craft. Challenges and changes are expected and we embrace them.
We do the right thing. We care, we’re committed and we go the extra mile.
We see people. Our success is equally driven by the business we do as it is with the connections we make along the way.
Who we’re looking for….
. This person will need to be…
A self starter who is also self sufficient
Someone friendly and outgoing who likes working with people and feels comfortable doing so in person, over the phone, and over email
Adaptable
Organized
A good problem solver
Computer literate
Someone who likes to learn and get creative
Someone who is Analytical
Someone who likes to laugh
Experience…
While it’s not 100% necessary experience in the event and wedding industry is a huge plus, as it’s a unique beast, but given the right person anyone can be successful if you have the drive.
What we are looking for you to do…
Key Responsibilities:
Business Development and Client/Vendor Management for all Event related business
Initial responses and ongoing communicator for inbound leads - includes phone calls, in person meetings, and emails
Quoting leads, includes offsite walkthroughs and site walks after sale is complete
Design, mockups, renderings, layouts for events
Sale and after sale follow up for any needed information
Project Management/Operational Coordination - This will be collaborative with other co-workers
Once the sale is complete, assist with tasks to making sure the project is prepped and ready for install
Renting trucks, equipment, generators, hotel rooms etc. for each job
Sourcing new material for events, ie an item we do not carry in our warehouse
Participate and prepare agenda our Event Prep Meetings once a week
Company Outreach and Industry Relations
Attend industry functions
Reach out, and engage with venues, planners, coordinators etc. creating relationships through meetings, happy hours, walk throughs etc.
Other - Additional administrative tasks as needed
Working Schedule
Unless otherwise requested and approved, standard working hours will be enforced Monday thru Friday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM with an hour lunch break.
Some offsite Saturdays and Sundays will be encouraged in lieu of a regular office day. It's expected for larger event setups or valuable clients you will be onsite to ensure the setup goes smoothly.
Compensation
Base Salary: $36,000 per year paid bi weekly
Commission and Goal Structure:
3.5% commission on all event sales beginning after 3 full months of employment
Goal: $600,000 in sales in year 1
Commission structure negotiable after year 1
Commission paid on the first paycheck after an event takes place
Other Compensation:
2 Weeks paid vacation per year accrued each pay period
Mileage reimbursement for any use of personal vehicle outside of to and from the office
Hosted office amenities including refreshments and snacks
Team building activities
Sponsored ticket(s) to attend industry events
Access to SociaLights inventory and vehicles for personal use (pending CEO final approval)