Jill Gubin
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Results-driven, creative and strategic sales professional with more than 17 years in the magazine industry seeks a challenging position within a professional organization.; excellent interpersonal skills. including relationship selling, strong communicator with exceptional customer service skills
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Planner
SqWires Restaurant
06.2021 - Current
- Coordinated with hosts to schedule and plan social and business events for 20 - 200 guests.
- Held face-to-face meetings to show event space, coordinate decor, tastings, and all other details.
- Corresponded with clients to complete planning and ensure timely payment
- Day of Event ensuring that all details were followed, responding to last minute requests, greeting guests and ensuring all decor, food and beverage are as requested.
- Conferred with event staff, including chefs, event manager and servers to coordinate details.
- Solicited feedback from clients to assess event success and uncover opportunities for improvement.
Account Executive
St. Louis Magazine
03.2010 - 03.2021
- Created a strong client base providing ongoing business utilizing professional sales presentations, strategic account management, and long-term relationship building.
- Significant industries include medical, nonprofit, education, arts, retail, dining and event management companies.
- Increased business by selling ancillary print products such as custom publishing, as well as web, e-marketing, and event sponsorships.
- Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
- Prospected new clientele through networking, cold calling, canvassing and referrals.
- Strengthened customer relationships with proactive and collaborative approach to managing needs.
Senior Account Executive
Alive Magazine
02.2004 - 02.2010
- St. Louis, M O Designed sales and marketing strategy for start-up fitness publication, utilized expertise, experience and contacts to drive strategy change to fashion and lifestyle magazine for a new generation.
- By relating to young demographic, ALIVE became focus of significant attention in fashion and event communities, leading to sustainable business model over the past 10 years.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Indiana Unveristy
BloomingtonSkills
- Account management
- Competitive
- Relationship building
- Presentation skills
- Strategic
- Business development and planning
- Meeting sales goals
- Account oversight
- Needs assessment
- Written and verbal communication
Timeline
Event Planner
SqWires Restaurant
06.2021 - Current
Account Executive
St. Louis Magazine
03.2010 - 03.2021
Senior Account Executive
Alive Magazine
02.2004 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Indiana Unveristy