Vermont Tent Company is currently accepting applications for the following positions for immediate employment and future summer/fall employment starting in May. Full time, part time, after school and weekend hours available for each position. Pay rates vary by position with minimum starting wage ranging from $19-$23/hour depending on job skills and experience. Referral and retention bonuses available with information provided at interview.
Wedding and Event Sales Consultant
Tent Installation/Delivery
Driver/Warehouse Team – Event Division
Linen Team
Warehouse Team-Event Division
Load Crew Team
Inventory Maintenance and Warehouse Team
Tent Maintenance Team
Please apply to any of the available positions by filling
out an application on the application tab.
Please send any questions about current positions to jobs@vttent.com.
Wedding and Event Sales Consultant
Position Summary – The Event Consultant plans and coordinates events by analyzing customer needs, suggesting solutions, and working with customers to create their ideal event. The Event Consultant handles customers inquiries promptly and efficiently in a fast-paced team oriented environment. The successful candidate must close sales and provide excellent customer service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities –
Establish relationships with clients/Nurture existing client relationships.
• Maintain a professional appearance
• Be an ambassador for Vermont Tent
• Enthusiastically greet client in person or on the phone
• Make client comfortable; reassure them frequently
• Ask how client found out about company
• Introduce the company
• Gather information about event needs, being mindful of facts
• Probe with questions if you do not understand/listen to answers
• Build rapport with client
• Convey your confidence and competence
• Offer company information- catalog, web site, collateral, swatches
• Anticipate needs of the client
• Educate the client about inventory and services
• Show the client our inventory
• Advise client
• Offer quotation
• Educate client about store rental processes
• Make referrals to other vendors, if necessary
• Contact clients on a regular basis (phone, email, thank you notes, etc.)
• Diffuse unhappy customers/solve customers’ problems as they occur—be mindful that we are in a small community and clients may know each other
Create event proposals
• Evaluate client needs
• Gather details of event elements
• Write the proposal using Party Track in a timely manner
• Up-sell products, goods and services, where appropriate
• Send the proposal by email, mail, or fax in a timely manner
• Discuss the proposal with the client
• Ask for the order
• Coordinate a site visit, if necessary
• Adjust quote/contract, if necessary
• Work with other event vendors
• Continue to follow up
Create visuals for the client
• Create drawings using Social Tables
• Take digital photographs of rental equipment
• Utilize samples, as available
Finalize the sale
• Confirm the sale verbally or via email
• Issue rental contract
• Collect deposit and signatures
• Be available to client through culmination of event
Perform administrative responsibilities
• Create event proposal/contract
• Collect payment
• Communicate with client
• Order changes are a constant—be sure to follow up with clients regularly
• Maintain company paper trail
• Communicate with internal staff/team members
• Create purchase orders/sub-rentals
• Keep work areas and showroom tidy
• Read industry publications
• Participate in industry education
Work with team members
• Be prepared to assist all team members
• Interact with team members with courtesy, respect and professionalism
• Give and accept feedback from other team members
• Communicate pertinent information about events or orders to team members
• Attend sales meetings
• Attend production meetings
• Maintain positive working relationships within the company
• Network with other industry professionals
• Attend industry events
• Ask questions if you do not understand
• Don’t place blame, seek to understand and solve the problem
Company Benefits
· PTO
· Health Insurance
· Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
· Dental Insurance
· Vision Insurance
· 401k Profit Sharing Plan with company match
Tent Installation/Delivery Team
Job duties include but are not limited to:
Setup and take down of tents, stages, dance floors and lighting
Delivery of equipment; tables, chairs, etc.
Loading and unloading trucks
Cleaning and maintaining equipment
Occasionally interact with clients
Primary work is conducted outside, in all weather conditions
Qualified Candidates:
Have flexible work schedule that includes some weekend availability
Will have opportunity to travel out of state and go on overnight trips from time to time
Are able to work in a team environment
Have the ability to lift heavy items
Maintain a professional appearance
Valid driver’s license preferred but not required
Ability to drive box trucks is a plus but not required
Take pride in the finished product and have attention to detail
Driver/Warehouse Team- Event Division
Job duties include but are not limited to:
Driving straight box trucks (non-CDL)
Sorting, cleaning, preparation and delivery of event rental equipment. This position will specifically involve equipment such as ovens, refrigerators, grills, linen, silverware and china.
Attention for detail
Qualified Candidates:
Have flexible work schedule that includes some weekend availability
Will have opportunity to travel out of state and go on overnight trips from time to time
Are able to work in a team environment
Have the ability to lift heavy items
Maintain a professional appearance
Valid driver’s license preferred but not required
Ability to drive box trucks is a plus but not required
Take pride in the finished product and have attention to detail
Linen Team
Job duties include but are not limited to:
Quality Control – inspecting linens
Inventory Control – counting linens returning from jobs
Pulling Orders
Cutting/Sewing
Qualified candidates:
Are able to work a flexible schedule including weekends
Are reliable and always on time
Are able to work in a team environment
Maintain a professional appearance
Take pride in the finished product and have attention to detail
Are able to occasionally lift heavy items
Warehouse Team- Event Division
Job duties include but are not limited to:
Sorting, cleaning, preparation and delivery of event rental equipment. This position will specifically involve equipment such as ovens, refrigerators, grills, linen, silverware and china.
Attention for detail
Qualified Candidates:
Have flexible work schedule that includes some weekend availability
Are able to work in a team environment
Have the ability to lift heavy items
Maintain a professional appearance
Take pride in the finished product and have attention to detail
Load Crew Team
We are seeking hard workers to assist in the loading of tent and event rental equipment on delivery trucks. Swing shifts postions available from afternoon to early evening.
Job duties include but are not limited to:
Loading and unloading trucks
Cleaning and maintaining equipment
Pulling and packing equipment
Cleaning and maintaining warehouse
Primary work is conducted in the warehouse but can involve outdoor work
Qualified Candidates:
Are able to occasionally lift heavy items
Focus on accuracy while loading equipment
Have the ability to work in a team environment as well as handle individual projects
Take pride in their work.
Inventory Maintenance and Warehouse Team
Job duties include but are not limited to:
Cleaning and maintaining tables, chairs and other equipment
Loading and unloading equipment in customers' vehicles
Cleaning and maintaining warehouse
Primary work is conducted in the warehouse but can involve outdoor work
Qualified Candidates:
Are able to occasionally lift heavy items
Work well in a team environment
Have attention to detail
Have a professional appearance
Are able to occasionally interact with clients
Take pride in product quality
Tent Maintenance Team
Job duties include but are not limited to:
Washing and maintaining tents
Cleaning and maintaining various other equipment
Cleaning and maintaining warehouse
Primary work is conducted in the warehouse but can involve outdoor work
Qualified Candidates:
Are able to occasionally lift heavy items
Work well in a team environment
Have attention to detail
Have a professional appearance
Are able to occasionally interact with clients
Take pride in product quality