THE ITALIAN CHAMBER IS LOOKING FOR A  JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER – EVENTS & COMMUNICATIONS

Company: Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE)

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce is looking for a Junior Project Manager –  Events & Communications to join our team. 

Our Chamber is a non-profit business organization officially recognized by the Italian Government, dedicated to fostering trade between Italy and the United States. The successful candidate should be ready to thrive in a fast-paced team environment with the opportunity to gain experience in various aspects of the Italian and U.S. markets.

Description:

The candidate will support the Senior team of projects and events of the IACCSE, to enhance various initiatives, including the Chamber’s signature business events. The junior project manager will be responsible for researching and securing venues, planning and managing our events calendar, negotiating quotes and agreements with vendors, assisting with event marketing and communications, assisting in managing sponsors, exhibitors and attendees,  monitoring timelines. 

Hours Schedule: This is part-time opportunity (20 hours/week) that may evolve into a full-time position, after a few months (40 hours/week). Monday to Friday at our office in Brickell Ave.

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Handling all questions and information requests regarding the projects and events for existing and prospective exhibitors/sponsors.
  • Assisting with event communication activities.
  • Preparing marketing materials.
  • Implementing event plans and concepts.
  • Managing invoicing and payments.
  • Liaising with vendors.
  • Responding to sponsors’ and exhibitors’ requests.
  • Managing logistics.
  • Updating Senior Management.
  • Handling post-event reports.

 Requirements:  

  • Full command of English and Italian languages. (Full command of written and spoken Italian is essential)
  • Ability to work on a variety of projects simultaneously, strong project management skills, and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.
  • High organizational and presentation skills, both written and spoken.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Legal resident in the US 

What we offer: 

  • Fair compensation.
  • Commissions.
  • PTO
  • Opportunity to gain international business experience.

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to info@iacc-miami.com , including “Junior Project Manager “ in the subject line of your email. Please mention your current work permit status in the US in the email. 

GERSON PRESTON IS LOOKING FOR AN EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Job description: 

Gerson Preston is looking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Executive Assistant to provide exceptional administrative support to our executives. You must speak fluently in both Italian and English.

Responsabilities:

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for :

  • Managing various administrative tasks
  • Coordinating schedules, and facilitating effective communication between internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Excellent organizational and communication skills,
  • A strong command of both Italian and English languages
  • Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.

For more details and to apply for this job position, please send your resume to careers@gpkleg.com

The position is remote.

ITALIAN TRADE AGENCY IN MIAMI IS LOOKING FOR A ASSITANT /JUNIOR MARKET ANALYST

Job Description

ITA Miami office is currently seeking to fill a full-time Assistant/Junior Market Analyst position.

Responsibilities :

  •  Assist in planning and taking part in promotional activities, such as tradeshows,exhibitions, conferences, partnerships, and advertising campaigns.
  •  Assist in conducting market analysis and research projects for various industries, such as data collection and processing, preparing reports, drafting power point presentations.
  •  Assist in providing information to Italian companies interested in entering the US market, in addition to US companies interests in Italian products/companies, investments.
  •  Assist in negotiating contracts with vendors/suppliers and ensuring the proper delivery of goods and services.
  •  Perform administrative tasks related to the above activities.
  • The candidate may be required to travel within the US and internationally.

Application Process :

For more details and to apply for this job position, please follow this link: https://www.ice.it/en/sites/default/files/inline-files/assistant-market-analyst-position-announcement-prot.-n.-009157623-del-11.08.2023-2.pdf 

Deadline: September 14, 2023 at 5:00 pm (EST)

ARTEPATIO IS LOOKING FOR A STORE MANAGER

Company: ArtePatio

Artepatio is a residential and commercial contractor with showrooms and retail stores located in Miami, for outdoor renovation that offers outdoor furniture, shades and patio accessories.

Artepatio is hiring an Architect or Designer to Manage the new ArteCucine Showroom in Coral Gables to represent the ArteCucine quality in its entirety while partnering with designers and architects to support their projects and goals of the firm. You will be working with different levels of clients, professionals designers, contractors and local clients. The design manager is responsible for the work originated and generated by personnel within the showroom.

What you will be doing:

Operations:

● Manage the Showroom in Coral Gables. Open and close the store.
● Lead a design-sales team
● Manages the work of employees that are using computer assisted engineering and design software
and equipment to perform engineering and design tasks.
● Reviews design work completed by designers prior to production.
● Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable
laws.

Clients:

● Develop good client relationships, delivering superior service and sales results.
● Develop close relationships with designers and design firms at multiple levels to uncover new
opportunities for ArteCucine.
● Effectively resolve customer issues, ensuring timely resolution of problems.
● Create connections with the architectural and design community through active participation in
trade, industry and networking groups and events. Design in-showroom events to further solidify
these relationships and drive continued business growth.

Merchandising:

● Maintain merchandising directives; ensure presentation of all vignettes, fixtures and all visual areas
are reflective of current visual direction and ArteCucine style.
● Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the product; must be fluent in all aspects of product
knowledge.

Key Requirements:

● Passion for luxury design.
● Minimum 3 years of sales management experience in a related luxury home furnishings retail
environment.
● Ability to analyze and quickly react to selling reports and results to drive sales and profitability.
● Strong verbal and written communication skills.
● Proven ability to drive a positive Client Journey that delivers loyalty and measurable results.
● Must be able to manage multiple tasks at once.
● Tech savvy with the ability to use various design software programs
● Design certificate or degree preferred. Business certificate or degree preferred

What you need to be successful:

You are innately curious and demonstrate an understanding of and passion for client and customer issues.
Personal success motivates you, and you also find satisfaction in helping others succeed and creating innovative solutions within a collaborative team environment. As an experienced sales/design professional, you:

● Have strong relationship skills, relationship maturity and the confidence to develop relationships at
all levels within design and architecture firms.
● Are self-motivated, well-adapted and results oriented.
● Have developed dynamic communication skills including presentation, written and verbal.
● Have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to receive coaching and conduct personal
reflection.
● Have a high level of organizational and management skills necessary for coordinating complex
projects, working with teams, and executing on short- and long-term goals.
● Are able to juggle an in-person, virtual, and social media presence within the design community.
● Are inventive and enjoy coming up with new approaches to old problems.
● Are skilled at transitioning relationships to business opportunities.

Who You Are, Preferred Skills and Competencies:

● Bachelor’s degree in a related field
● 5 years of sales experience
● Experience selling to or working within the design community
● Written Communication Skills
What We Offer You:
● Base Salary: $ 55,000/Yr. Plus Sales commission
● 10 Paid Holidays
● Vacation (paid time off)
● Company Discount

 

For more details and to apply for this job position, please email your resume to design@artepatio.com (please make sure to copy info@iacc-miami.com in the same email)