Event Rental Specialist

About Chairs For AffairsChairs For Affairs is an event rental company based in Concord, CA, offering equipment and delivery services for weddings, festivals, private events, etc across the greater East Bay. We are a small, woman-owned business that has been in operation for over 10 years, and we pride ourselves in cultivating a welcoming, diverse and collaborative workplace. Event Rental Specialist RoleThis position is largely reception, sales and admin work in a showroom/office setting. Some day-to-day responsibilities may include: Taking rental orders on the phone and via emailMeeting in-person with clients in the showroomProcessing paperwork for the warehouse teamUsing Microsoft Outlook to assess delivery availabilityBuilding relationships with our returning industry professionalsReceiving and checking in supply ordersLight tablescape design Data entryInventory countsQualifications / Desired TraitsOur little CFA family is very close knit, and we are looking for someone with an upbeat personality and sense of humor who can handle pressure and multitask with patience! We set ourselves apart from our competitors with excellent customer service - the Rental Specialist is the first point of contact for clients, so a sunny disposition is very important. This person also needs to be able to carry that positive attitude through a fluctuating work flow over the course of the year. Due to the seasonal nature of the event industry, our low season will be significantly slower than our busy season. This position requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, but can also handle busywork and find ways to be productive during the slow months when our order volume is low. Qualification/skills for this role include:High school diploma required (some college is a plus)Demonstrated longevity at previous jobsHistory of reliabilityEnjoys working with clientsFriendly, upbeat personalityDetail oriented and organizedVery comfortable on the computerCan write clearly and utilize proper grammarFlexible and comfortable thinking outside-the-boxAdequate WPM typing skillsComfortable on the phoneSkilled at multitasking and prioritizingAble to work under pressureQuick learnerHoursFull-Time, Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5pmOccasional weekend hours (typically one weekend per month) will be required once trained. This is a very seasonal industry, so evenings tend to extend to 5:30-6pm in our high season (Primarily May/June/Sept/Oct). We often have slower days in our low season and are open to lighter scheduling this time of year, if desired. **Reliability is crucial during our high season, and limited time off will be available during May, June, September and October. The detailsThe pay starts at $23/hr with room to grow (expect a $1/hr raise once you are rocking on your own, likely before the end of this year). We also offer medical/dental, accident insurance, 401K and vacation pay, as well as a generous discount on rental supplies.Candidates must have a high school diploma and submit a writing sample of 100-200 words (any topic! It can literally be a description of what you did last weekend..) along with a resume, to sales@chairsforaffairs.com. Please do not use the resume builder on Indeed/Zip Recruiter etc - We will not review resumes submitted on outside portals; they must be sent directly to the email address above along with a writing sample. Effective written communication and reading comprehension is a key part of this job.Looking forward to hearing from you! Feel free to visit our website to get more information on what we do! www.chairsforaffairs.com.Company DescriptionChairs For Affairs is an event rental company based in Concord, CA, offering equipment and delivery services for weddings, festivals, private events, etc across the greater East Bay. We are a small, woman-owned business that has been in operation for over 10 years, and we pride ourselves in cultivating a welcoming, diverse and collaborative workplace.

Salary : $23 - $30