Assistant Account Manager, Temporary

Assistant Account Manager, Temporary

Location: Plano, TX | Hybrid

Employment Type: Open-Ended Contract

Schedule: Full-Time | 40 hours per week

Pay Rate: $18–$19/hour

Language Preference: Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred

Position Overview

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Account Manager to support the Marketing & Events team. This role is responsible for executing private events within a designated territory, managing events from proposal through closing, and serving as a primary point of contact for external clients across various industries and market segments.

The ideal candidate has strong reporting, data entry, and Excel skills, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and brings a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients; respond promptly and professionally to inquiries
• Negotiate and quote private events; generate invoices and collect payments
• Manage event budgets, including catering and audio/visual costs; submit and track invoicing
• Maintain accurate and detailed records in the event management system, including contacts, event details, attendance, and revenue
• Assist clients with menu selection, space planning, and coordination of food, beverage, room setup, and requested services
• Coordinate with internal and external teams on all event logistics, including room layout, menus, service schedules, facilities, equipment, parking, and transportation
• Communicate event details clearly to on-site operations teams responsible for execution
• Support the Marketing & Events team with database management, market research, and administrative tasks
• Own a small territory to negotiate events, generate quotes, invoice, and collect payment
• Cultivate relationships with key clients to drive repeat and additional business
• Conduct market research to identify and acquire new clients and partnerships
• Prospect new business opportunities to expand market reach
• Shadow and support Account Managers and Senior Account Managers during PTO and peak seasons
• Serve as a resource for Private Event standards, best practices, and Terms & Conditions
• Assist with the development and execution of marketing campaigns to generate new business
• Contribute ideas to support Marketing & Events strategies and revenue goals
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams including Marketing, Film, IT, Accounting, and Food & Beverage
• Maintain a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to ensure exceptional client experiences

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 1 year of experience in event management, marketing, sales, business development, or a related field
• Strong experience with reporting, data entry, and Excel
• Salesforce and Pardot experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Experience managing events through the full lifecycle and handling multiple events simultaneously
• Comfortable working with numbers, metrics, and spreadsheets
• General understanding of business operations, forecasting, and financial planning
• Proven ability to influence, negotiate, upsell, and cross-sell to maximize revenue
• Demonstrated success meeting or exceeding sales goals
• Understanding of KPIs and marketing techniques related to event management
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a creative, continuous-improvement mindset
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and motivation to identify new business opportunities

Why Work with Wheeler Staffing Partners

Wheeler Staffing Partners connects talented professionals with impactful opportunities. We prioritize collaboration, growth, and long-term success while supporting our consultants with clear communication and ongoing partnership.