Event Sales Coordinator, Chicago

The Event Sales Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to their divisions of the Event Sales team. This role supports the client experience by replying to leads, greeting guests on site at their events, and following up with guests after events to send thank you notes and surveys. Additionally, the Event Sales Coordinator performs administrative tasks such as updating contracts, closing out checks, printing menus and other collateral, and printing key event details for the operations team. Event Sales Coordinators report to the Directors of the Event Sales division to which they are assigned. The role will require the following duties with additional responsibilities as needed within the scope of the role. This is a full-time, exempt, salaried role with commission. General Functions ResponsibilitiesClient Relationship Management & Business DevelopmentAssist with answering incoming event inquiries via phone, email, or CRM system; Provide basic support to guest inquiries under supervisionDevelop the ability to identify high-touch clients by understanding their unique needs, expectations, and service requirements; Provide on-site support as needed.Assist sales manager and associate director in prospecting new clients and vendors to connect with. Occasionally helping with collateral drops to clients/vendors and greeting guests onsiteEvent Coordination & ExecutionProvide basic coordination of event information to operation and kitchen teams including occasionally updating paperwork onsiteAssist sales team members with daily event tasks as neededLearn and stay informed about upcoming marketing and sales initiatives to support coordinated executionSales Reporting Ensure all information including sales, lead data, etc. is recorded accurately in the CRM and monthly reportsMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in hospitality or related field and/or equivalent experienceAt least 1 year in/adjacent to event salesKnowledge of the Chicago area, including major business presences High-volume hospitality (hotel or restaurant) experience preferredExperience with Tripleseat, OpenTable, and Toast POS preferred Physical Demands Work Environment:On-site presence at DineAmic restaurants and the corporate officeFlexibility with scheduling, including evening and weekend hoursAbility to lift and carry up to 50 poundsCore CompetenciesAccountabilityAdaptabilityCommunication SkillsEmotional IntelligenceIntegrityPersonal DevelopmentProfessionalismSelf-ManagementTeamwork and CollaborationTechnical Proficiency with computers and POS systemsBenefits PerksBCBS MedicalBCBS DentalEyeMed VisionCompany-paid Short-term Disability InsuranceCompany-paid Life and AD&D InsuranceCompany-paid Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Time OffPaid Sick LeaveCommuter Benefits401K MatchMonthly Food & Beverage Allowance and DiscountDineAmic Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

Salary : $40,000 - $60,000