Jarred Fourie

Results-driven and detail orientated Events and Sales Manager with ten years of experience leading high-profile events, managing client accounts, and driving revenue growth. Skilled in building strong client relationships, negotiating contracts, and delivering seamless events from concept to completion. Recognized for sales while ensuring an exceptional guest experience.

Events and Sales Manager at VisArts Events (2020-04 – 2026-05)

• Managed and facilitated up to 40 events annually, ranging from low budget corporate meetings to high budget wedding events. Ensuring flawless execution and client satisfaction.
• Personally, manage and develop our department's event décor inventory. Upselling in house décor while executing both design and installation to client specifications.
• Consistent in sales through strategic upselling, and relationship management.
• Took point in my department and led our team in delivering events for up to 200 guests.
• Developed and implemented marketing strategies.
• Maintained CRM database and produced detailed event reports for senior leadership.
• Directed and developed a team of supervisors overseeing end-to-end event operations, including layout implementation, A/V production, and vendor coordination.

Event Coordinator / Sales Associate at VisArts Events (2018-02 – 2020-03)

• Assisted in executing corporate, nonprofit, and social events ranging from 50 to 200 attendees.
• Supported sales efforts through lead generation, client follow-ups, and proposal development.
• Coordinated logistics including catering, AV, décor, and staffing, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.

Service Industry / Retail at Various (2010-01 – 2018-12)

• Experienced in customer service through years of training as a server, bartender and retail sales associate.

Bachelor of Arts – Montgomery College (2007-01 – 2010-12)