Sales and Events Coordinator

About IHG And The InterContinental Indianapolis

The InterContinental Indianapolis, brings urban luxury and timeless style to Monument Circle. The landmarked Illinois Building has been restored to feature 170 Modern Guestrooms, 17 Luxurious Suites, Lobby Lounge and a stunning Rooftop Bar with iconic views of Monument Circle.

Explore our very own InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts – a truly international brand. Discover a modern, globally focused culture where world travelers feel at home. Live the InterContinental life. You’ll find us in beautifully restored buildings and many exciting new developments. With 60 properties in the pipeline, our extraordinary world is set to expand.

At IHG we promise to give colleagues…

• Room to Belong: Enable
• Room to Grow: Enrich
• Room to Make a Difference: Empower
  
  

The InterContinental creates exceptional experiences through our Brand Values by being:

• Thoughtful
• Cultured
• Remarkable
  
  

We cultivate an engaging environment for our colleagues and guests by enlivening our IHG Core Values:

• Do the right thing
• Show we care
• Aim higher
• Celebrate difference
• Work better together
  
  

About The Sales And Events Coordinator Position

The Catering Sales and Events Coordinator will support the Sales, Catering, Events and Marketing team in servicing events throughout our hotel's function spaces and dining outlets. Responsible for assisting with event management for entertainment groups, small events services, and room block event services.

A little taste of your day-to-day

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Provide administrative and logistical support to the sales team, including preparing sales materials, presentations, and reports.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, contracts, and other sales-related documents, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Coordinate site visits, hotel tours, and client meetings, ensuring all arrangements are handled professionally.
• Manage and update sales databases, ensuring all client information and sales activities are accurately recorded.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and ensuring their requests are handled efficiently.
• Coordinate with other hotel departments (e.g., front office, catering, events) to ensure seamless service delivery for clients.
• Process sales-related expenses and invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain organized filing systems and ensure all sales-related documents are readily accessible.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client inquiries, providing prompt, professional, and informative responses via phone, email, and in person.
  
  

Qualifications and Expectations:

• College degree preferably in Hospitality, Marketing or Business
• Strong written and oral English language skills.
• Prior hotel and/or events experience preferred.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays
  
  

What You Can Expect From Us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our well-being framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

The hourly pay range for the role is $23.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision

Insurance, 401k, And Many Other Benefits To Eligible Employees.

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

Important information:

• The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
• No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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