Top 41 Event manager Jobs in Gurnee, Il

Event Sales Manager- Hybrid WFH 2 Days a Week
Whirlyball Vernon Hills —Vernon Hills, IL
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Contracts
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Event Coordinator
Black Velvet Lounge —Antioch, IL
- $24.91 - $30.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Flexible schedule
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RETAIL FOOD & CATERING MANAGER
Morrison Healthcare —Libertyville, IL
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Hospital
- ServSafe
- Paid training
- Commuter assistance
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Events & Meeting Coordinator
College of American Pathologists —Northfield, IL
- $27 - $34 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Office
- 401(k)
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LEAD EVENT MANAGER
ALL COMMUNITY EVENTS —Lake Zurich, IL
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Health insurance
Solutions Manager
Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor —Gurnee, IL
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
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Outside Sales, Wedding & Event Manager
Valley Ridge —Antioch, IL
- $45,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Contracts
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Flexible schedule
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Event Manager
The Forester by Hyatt-Janko Hospitality —Lake Forest, IL
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Director, Events
Impact Networking —Vernon Hills, IL
- $100,000 - $136,000 a year
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Research
- 8 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Events Manager
Willow Creek Community Church —South Barrington, IL
- $65,000 - $73,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Leadership
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
8d
Event Manager | Full Time | Ryan Field at Northwestern University
Oak View Group —Evanston, IL
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Catering Manager
Crosby's Kitchen - Niles —Niles, IL
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Contracts
- Budgeting
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Pickleball Events Coordinator
Life Time —Northbrook, IL
- $19.75 - $26.50 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Marketing
- Customer service
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Event Operations Coordinator
Lake Forest College —Lake Forest, IL
- $42,000 - $47,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Business development
- University
Private Events Manager
Park Ridge Country Club —Park Ridge, IL
- $68,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Sales
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sr. Manager, Enterprise Event Strategy and Operations
Brunswick Corporation —Mettawa, IL
- $103,200 - $144,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Office
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Event Services Manager - Renaissance Hotel Northbrook IL
BG NORTHBROOK HOSPITALITY LLC —Northbrook, IL
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Hotel
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Corporate Event Sales Specialist
Creative Impact Group —Deerfield, IL
- $23 - $26 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Hospitality
- Sales
- Social media management
- Flexible schedule
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Briefings Associate
AHEAD —Libertyville, IL
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Event Sales Manager
Pinstripes —Northbrook, IL
- $110,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- 21 years or older
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Event Sales Manager- Hybrid WFH 2 Days a Week

Whirlyball Vernon Hills -
Vernon Hills, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,000 - $70,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Life insurance

Qualifications

Customer follow-ups
Contract management
Phone communication
Event coordination
Client inquiry handling
Community networking activities
Mid-level
Sales experience within hospitality industry
Conducting guided tours
Sales presentations
Phone customer support
Bachelor's degree
Sales growth strategy
Managing sales clients
Initial Contact (sales skills)
Prospecting
Contracts
Guest services software
Sales strategy
Client acquisition
Networking through strategic partnership building
Corporate sales environment
Event customer service
Communication skills
Sales follow-up
Event sales

Full Job Description

Description:

Reports to: Director of Sales and Marketing & General Manager

WhirlyBall is seeking a superstar Event Sales Manager to join our sales team based out of Vernon Hills, IL. We are a fun, young, fast-growing company, on a path to growth. If you are passionate about sales and hospitality, and have a proven track record of success - then now is the time to find out why WhirlyBall is the place for you. The entertainment mecca features two famed WhirlyBall courts. The namesake activity, open to all skill levels, can be described as a combination of lacrosse and bumper cars played by two teams of five. The fun doesn’t stop at WhirlyBall as the space houses a two story LaserTag arena and a variety of pop up games like Ping Pong, Giant Jenga, Bags, and Four Square. To round out the experience, the thoughtfully-crafted food and beverage program features a chef inspired menu, rotating craft beer selection and seasonal cocktails. Private and semi-private event spaces are also available to accommodate groups of all sizes making WhirlyBall the perfect gathering place for friends, company outings, networking events and more.

Responsibilities:

Manage sales and events for the WhirlyBall location in Vernon Hills, IL
Work with the Director of Sales and Marketing to develop an aggressive outside sales campaign
Consistently prospect potential WhirlyBall clients through various sales techniques
Accurately track financial growth from outbound sales efforts
Enhance and grow WhirlyBall's client database through constant and consistent communication to potential clients both in and outbound
Establish and build strategic relationships with key partners and clients
Actively participate in community organizations while attending key hospitality trade shows and sales expos
Handling group inquiries via telephone and email with adequate response time
Capture client information and schedule reservations in event database
Communicate all required and relevant event information to clients
Confirm necessary contract transactions
Follow-up of proposals, phone calls, inquiries
Provide tours of event space(s) to potential clients as needed
Effectively communicate all event details to location management and staff

Requirements:

This role must be on-site in Vernon Hills, IL 3 days per week the other 2 days are WFH.

Qualifications and Skills:

Minimum 3+ years of sales experience, preferably as a supervisor or manager in a hospitality setting
Experience in selling in SMERF and to corporate markets
Ability to learn and bring "out of the box" ideas to the team
Genuine enthusiasm and aptitude for sales
Ability to effectively pitch and present information in one-on-one and group situations customers, clients, partners and other employees of the organization
Must possess strong communication and listening skills
Attention to detail and ability to problem-solve
Strong organizational, presentation and priority setting skills
Ability to work independently while ensuring that management and/or clients possess the pertinent information for the execution of a successful event
Presentation of a professional image to guests, clients, colleagues and potential function coordinators
Self-motivated and possesses the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to multi-task
High level of business acumen and common sense
Bachelor's Degree strongly encouraged

Benefits:

Full Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
Very competitive salary plus commission
401k with Company Contribution
Paid vacation, sick and personal days

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: competitive, based on experience

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event manager jobs in gurnee, il

Event Sales Manager- Hybrid WFH 2 Days a Week

Event Coordinator

RETAIL FOOD & CATERING MANAGER

Events & Meeting Coordinator

LEAD EVENT MANAGER

Solutions Manager

Outside Sales, Wedding & Event Manager

Event Manager

Director, Events

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Event Manager | Full Time | Ryan Field at Northwestern University

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Pickleball Events Coordinator

Event Operations Coordinator

Private Events Manager

Sr. Manager, Enterprise Event Strategy and Operations

Event Services Manager - Renaissance Hotel Northbrook IL

Corporate Event Sales Specialist

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Event Sales Manager

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