Event Rentals Account Executive (Full-Time/Part-Time - Remote or In Person)

LER has been the leading luxury event rental company on the East Coast for over 15 years. Our Account Executives are responsible for driving revenue and maintaining relationships with existing clients. The key aspects of the role include client consultation, product recommendations, and coordination with the operations team to ensure the seamless execution of events. The Account Executive also plays a key role in ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business by delivering exceptional service and tailored event solutions.

The role can be structured in one of two ways:

• Remote (work-from-home): with the expectation to come into our New Jersey warehouse a few times a year for training, team check-ins, or project needs.

• On-site: from our NJ warehouse, for someone who prefers working in person.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain a strong pipeline through leveraging existing relationships.

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.

• Prepare and present detailed proposals and quotes to clients; follow up on leads and quotes to close sales.

• Create customized rental packages to suit client requirements.

• Stay up to date on rental products, services, and trends within the event industry to provide expert recommendations.

• Be available outside standard hours for event emergencies and last-minute requests.

• Update and call the overdue list daily, and alert the supervisor of overdue contracts.

• Maintain and update sales spreadsheets and submit them to the Director of Sales weekly.

• Foster strong, long-term relationships with clients, vendors, and event planners.

• Maintain regular contact with existing clients to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.

• Work closely with the operations team to ensure smooth logistics, timely deliveries, and accurate setup for all booked events.

• Develop and implement client service, retention, and growth strategies.

• Manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.

• Attend department, staff, and safety meetings.

• Perform any additional responsibilities assigned by upper management.

Qualifications:

• Proven work experience as an Account Executive or similar client-facing role (minimum 2 years).

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office.

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

• Familiarity with CRM systems and the ability to build productive professional relationships.

• Highly motivated and target-driven with a proven record in client acquisition and retention.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

• Strong prioritization, time management, and organizational abilities.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.

What We Offer:

• Flexibility: remote work with occasional NJ meetings or warehouse-based option.

• Federal holidays off, plus additional days off.

• Structured, steady work with training provided.

• Opportunity to demonstrate fit before moving to a longer-term arrangement.

Compensation:

• Begins as hourly, 1099 contractor work.

• Pay range: Starting at $50K, depending on experience.
  
  
  

To Apply: send an email with your resume to leaw@luxeeventrentals.com  and write SALES REP 2025 in the subject. 

Credit & Collections Manager: Corporate Headquarters- Piscataway, NJ

Credit & Collections Manager 

Location: Corporate Headquarters- Piscataway, NJ

The Credit & Collections Manager/Specialist will be responsible for managing the credit and collection functions, verifying credit, overseeing invoice collections and cash applications, deductions and chargeback resolution.  This position will manage the account receivables team. 

 

The ideal candidate for this position will have relative work experience finance and accounting procedures, sound communication skills, have a passion for business, and able to problem solve by applying analysis. If you live a commutable distance from Stamford (Corporate Headquarters), enjoy working in excel, are a team-player, and are self-motivated, we want to talk to you.

        

Position Responsibilities:

• Direct and manage the Credit /Collections function extending credit to existing and new customers:

• Review financial statements to determine customer's credit worthiness.

• Keep management and sales informed of any changes/challenges concerning stability of our customers.

• Work with Global Credit Services, Dunn & Bradstreet, various collections agencies, attorneys and courts for accounts in financial distress or those who have filed bankruptcy.

• Determine risk /amount of credit, extending credit to new and existing customers.

• Minimize bad debt and risk, and cash forecasting and cash collections while reducing past aging to minimize loss.

• Supervise Accounts Receivable function

• Oversee invoice collections, cash applications, deductions and chargeback resolution.

• Track monthly DSO (Days Sales Outstanding): 

• Manage the Cash Forecasting based upon Sales Forecast: Update the cash forecast duties.

• Provide weekly Cash Flow report to the Chief Financial Officer.

• Other duties as assigned.

 

 

Position Specific Requirements:

• Ability to identify the "correct" problems, understand the true causes, and provide analysis using the right tools

• Ability to facilitate discussions bringing together the leaders for corrective action

• Ability to facilitate a clear vision, patience and persistence, ask tough questions, lead by example, and build strong relationships

• 5-7 years minimum of demonstrated competence in managing credit and collections team in the durable goods industry.

• Experience with current credit laws and regulations.

• Knowledge of business and accounting processes.

• Experience in assessing portfolio/customer risk and establishing appropriate credit limits

• Proven analytical ability and mathematical ability.

• Ability to lead, influence, and to arrive at consensus for financial results: ability to apply innovative approaches.

• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to translate analytics and company goals to strategic planning and action steps for sales teams and executives.

• Comprehensive understanding of the financial markets.

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) from an accredited college / university in relevant discipline. 

Salary Range: 100-125K + 10-15% Bonus

Contact 

Janelle Razzino

Razzino Associates, Inc.

220 Kinderkamack Road, Suite E-1

Westwood, New Jersey 07675

Janelle@razzinoassociates.com

O -201-722-3111

F - 201-722-3113

M- 201-925-6086

www.razzinoassociates.com

Donor Engagement Manager - Trenton Area Soup Kitchen

 

DONOR ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

The mission of the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) is to feed those who are hungry in the Trenton area and offer programs to encourage self-sufficiency and improve the quality of life of its patrons.

This position will report to the Chief Development Officer and work closely with members of the Development & Marketing team to support the organization’s fundraising, marketing and community engagement efforts.

The Donor Engagement Manager will focus their efforts on building and growing relationships with institutional donors, including businesses, nonprofits, foundations and other organizations, to help sustain and grow TASK’s fundraising efforts.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, self-motivation, flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to successfully handle multiple projects and deadlines are essential to this position. This is a full-time, hybrid, salaried position.

Note: TASK is committed to ethical storytelling and reporting in all of our communications and fundraising activities. We aspire to tell stories of our patrons that are truthful, nuanced, educational and empowering. Our stories shape our humanity and our world. This position will require a professional who is experienced in (or willing to learn about) culturally-responsive communications and trauma-informed storytelling and reporting.

Job Functions:
• Maintain a portfolio of institutional donors with a focus on deepening their engagement with the agency and building a pipeline for institutional giving
• Work with the Chief Development Officer to formulate a strategy for growing institutional giving and lead its implementation, serving as the main point of contact for these donors and managing their relationship with the agency
• Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward institutional prospects, with the goal to establish long-term partnerships and strengthen existing relationships with the corporate and foundation sector, which will result in funding to support the strategic goals of TASK
• Represent TASK at community and donor events and in meetings with donors on- and off-site to enhance the engagement of donors including presentations to large and small groups, tabling events, check presentations, tours, donor meetings, etc.

Internal Relations
• Serve as the liaison to the Programs Department, including volunteer management and patron services, in order to monitor activities of institutional donors and provide support when necessary
• Work closely with colleagues to create opportunities to build awareness of institutional areas of support, including serving on cross-departmental project teams, making introductions and regularly communicating about the status of institutional relationships

Department Responsibilities
• Directly respond to donor inquiries via phone and email with urgency and professionalism
• Provide support to members of the Development & Marketing team, including the grants manager, for the effective preparation of solicitation and fundraising materials
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of TASK’s donor database (Donor Perfect) and enter contact notes
• Protect the security of confidential, computerized records of financial and in-kind donors, including their giving histories and other personal information

Communications
• Research and write communications pieces for publications including newsletters, e-blasts, social media and TASK’s website, as related to the position.
• Create content for fundraising appeals including solicitation letters, infographics and grant applications, as needed

Necessary Skills and Abilities:
• At least 3-5 years of fundraising experience at a non-profit organization
• Extensive experience with public speaking to audiences of all sizes
• Donor database experience required; Donor Perfect experience preferred
• Ability to read and speak appropriately to fulfill the responsibilities of the position
• Ability to work as member of a team
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule that could change from week to week to accommodate weeknight and/or weekend donor meetings

Required Credentials:
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Candidates may be asked to demonstrate their fundraising skills during the interview process through a case study, writing samples or role playing

Schedule:
38 hours per week, with schedule to be determined in conjunction with the Chief Development Officer. After an introductory period, this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Special Circumstances:
This position requires flexibility and the ability to represent TASK at on- and off-site events and donor meetings that sometimes take place during evening hours and weekends, as well as occasional holidays. While most activities will take place during the normal workday, the schedule for this position may change from week to week as needed.

Compensation:
$55,000 - $60,000

TASK offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurances; vacation, sick and personal leave; and employee assistance program.

How to apply:
If you have these qualifications and are interested in exploring this exciting role with TASK, please email your resume and cover letter to Melisa Rivera, Director, Human Resources at melisar@trentonsoupkitchen.org.