Description:

Chicago Exhibit Productions, Inc. (CEP) is a full-service provider of 3-Dimensional marketing solutions for the tradeshow industry, corporate events, and retail displays and environments. Our focus is to exceed our client’s expectations.

Position Summary: The Account Executive is responsible for generating new business relationships and business opportunities for the company in the following areas:
• Design & Fabrication of Custom Exhibits
• Sale or Rental of our Aluminum Extrusion System Exhibits
• Rental Exhibit Projects
• Portable & Modular Exhibits
• General Contracting, Corporate and Special Event Planning
• Museums, Retail Design and Fabrication, and Show Room Environments
• Labor (I&D) services

Key responsibilities:

1. Build Client Relationships

▪ Identify future customer service requirements by establishing rapport with current and potential clients.
▪ Service and expand the revenue base of any existing accounts that may be assigned by CEP at its discretion.
▪ Coordinate presentations and responds to requests for proposals.
▪ Prospect in person at shows and markets as may be assigned to you.

2. Maintain Customer Relations

▪ Develop and maintain relationships with current customers.
▪ Respond to customer inquiries.
▪ Attend job launches.

3. Plan and Direct Projects

▪ Meet with clients to determine client requirements.
▪ Prepare and manage all project budgets.
▪ Keep current on new techniques and procedures in the exhibit industry.
▪ Identify problems and opportunities for improvement/cost savings.

4. Service Client Accounts

▪ Function as liaison between client and company’s departments.
▪ Service client accounts from inception.
▪ Follow-up on A/R account management issues as needed.
▪ Maintain targeted profit margins on all sales according to the line of business.

5. Prepare Reports

▪ Collect, analyze, and summarize information to maintain accurate files on clients.
▪ Maintain an accurate record of all accounts, as well as regularly updating our SMART+ (ExhibitForce) database with prospecting lists for those shows, markets, and/or accounts as may be assigned to you.

6. Communication

▪ Lead internal pre and post sales meetings to ensure understanding of client and project needs.
▪ Interact with company employees to share information for proposal generation, job costing and serving clients.

Position Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree with concentration in Business or Marketing, preferred.
2. 1-3 years exhibit industry related sales experience; or equivalent combination of education and construction experience.
3. Ability to thrive with minimal guidance and oversight, initiative-taking, and able to solve problems.
4. Effective communication and multi-tasking skills with service orientation experience.
5. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
7. Professional Attitude and Etiquette.
8. 20-30% domestic travel.

Chicago Exhibit Productions, Inc. offers a competitive salary and benefit package (medical, dental, HSA, life, STD, 401K, vacation, sick time, and paid holidays). For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.cepexhibits.com.

Chicago Exhibit Productions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, and protected veteran status. We conduct background checks and drug testing on all applicants.

For consideration, forward resume with salary requirements and/or portfolio samples (if available) to resumes@cepinc.net