Fairhope, Ala. -- SOHO Event Rentals promoted Annsley Machen to Director of Sales.
Photo Credit: Wave Photo by Aislinn Kate
Annsley joined the team at SOHO in 2016 as an intern with the sales team. She has spent the last four years growing from intern to Rental Coordinator to Sales Manager and now Director of Sales. In her recent role as Sales Manager, Annsley was instrumental in helping SOHO grow and position as the premier event rental company in the area. Her knowledge of the market, dedication to her clients and mindset to always go the extra mile led to her climb to Director of Sales. “Having Annsley on our team is a blessing to me and the entire SOHO family. She is dedicated, hard-working, and so deserving of this new role. I cannot wait to see what the future holds for this company with her leading the sales team.” says Amy Kohn, co-owner of SOHO.
During a challenging year for the event industry, Annsley helped launch a new company with our team, Decal Doodle, The Print Company. Her experience in sales and willingness to learn new things have been key in growing this new company.
When asked how she knew she wanted to work in the event industry, Annsley says, “When I began learning about the event/hospitality industry, I researched different career paths. Event rentals were something I wasn't as familiar with. I met the SOHO team while interning with The Pillars of Mobile and quickly found my passion for the event rental side of the industry. You can say the rest is history, ha! I have gained so much knowledge being on the rental side of things.... from logistics to event design and all the details in between... I love being a part of an event from beginning to end and seeing our client's dream become reality.”
A few of Annsley’s favorite things…
Drink at dinner: A glass of red wine
Place to vacation: Napa Valley, Calif.
Rental item: She has two: clear top Losberger tent and Sailcloth tent
Part of her job: “We have the BEST clients and have the opportunity to work in different cities/states in the southeast and along the gulf coast. I am so thankful to work with, learn from and create memorable events with some of the best event professionals in the industry.”
In her free time, she loves to unplug and spend time with friends and family. Annsley received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a minor in Business from the University of South Alabama (“Go Jags!”) in 2016. She and her husband Clay, along with their spunky Goldendoodle Samson, reside in Daphne, Ala.