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
1415 S. 18th Street St. Louis MO 63104
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