Top 234 Event manager Jobs in Hickory Hills Il

Senior Meeting Planning & Hospitality Specialist
William Blair —Chicago, IL
- $93,900 - $115,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Office
Event Operations Manager, Illinois
Curate Group —Chicago, IL
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Driver's License
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
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10d
Hospitality and Event Coordinator
Polsinelli PC —Chicago, IL
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Free parking
- AD&D insurance
Corporate Event Operations Manager
Windy City Fieldhouse —Chicago, IL
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Free parking
- Profit sharing
Mgr Conference and Events
InterContinental —Chicago, IL
- $32.15 - $39.79 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Inventory management
- Writing skills
- Basic math
Senior Manager, Market Events
American Cancer Society —Chicago, IL
- $75,000 - $78,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- 2 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
12d
Assistant Director, Onboarding and Employee Events
The University of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $63,750 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Third-Party Events & Executive Experiences Manager
Morningstar —Chicago, IL
- $74,325.00 - $109,008.33 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- Research
- Office
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
13d
Event Production Coordinator
Sound Investment AV —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
10d
Marketing & Events Coordinator
RF RENOVO MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Event Concierge
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place —Chicago, IL
- $27.75 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- Communication skills
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
Event and Meeting Planner
BRISTOL HOSPICE LLC —Des Plaines, IL
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Pass drug screening
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health savings account
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7d
Event Coordinator - Soldier Field
Legends Global —Chicago, IL
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Management
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
4d
Offsite Event Manager - Chicago Illinois
Encore Global —Schiller Park, IL
- $64,506 - $83,858 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- 5 years
Director of Events
Saddle & Cycle Club —Chicago, IL
- From $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- In-person
- Senior level
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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11d
Wedding & Event Sales Executive
Hickory Hills Country Club —Hickory Hills, IL
- $18 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Contracts
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Race Director (5K Running Events)
J3 Timing —New Lenox, IL
- $30 - $40 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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1d
Catering Operations Manager
The Dalcy —Chicago, IL
- $55,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Leadership
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
11d
Catering Sales Manager
RPM Italian —Chicago, IL
- $55,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Contracts
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Sales/Event Coordinator
Belvedere Events & Banquets —Elk Grove Village, IL
- From $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Contracts
- Employee discount
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Senior Meeting Planning & Hospitality Specialist

William Blair -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

$93,900 - $115,000 a year

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Bachelor's degree
Hospitality industry experience

Full Job Description

Solutions for Today's Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow's Opportunities.

Join William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership.

The Senior Meeting Planning & Hospitality Specialist will coordinate the planning of mid-to-large-scale onsite and offsite meetings, events, and conferences. Work with business units to establish budgets and meeting/event objectives. Manage site/conference room selection, hotel room block coordination, ground transportation and contract(s). Troubleshoot issues during meeting/event and manage post meeting/event communication, including final budget. Conduct pre- and post-conference meetings, including but not limited to: Meeting Planning & Hospitality, Brand Marketing & Communications, hotel or event management and IT/AV teams. Establish relationships with vendors and act as a resource for internal clients and less experienced team members.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

Coordinate and manage the sourcing and planning of mid-to-large-scale, high-visibility firm meetings, events, and conferences.
Create and manage event budgets using existing templates from program history, industry knowledge, and collaboration with internal Client Events peers
Liase between hotel and venue contacts for room/site selection, hotel room blocks, event space set-up, food and beverage selections, and more.
Collaborate with meeting planning staff to provide excellent service to all participants. Serve as an escalation point for conference/meeting questions or issues. Collaborate with internal planning partners on pre- and post-conference meetings with all parties involved in the execution of event.
Troubleshoot complex issues during firm events, meetings, and conferences. Liaise and proactively communicate with Information Technology to insure technology is running smoothly.
Analyze reports summarizing meeting trend data, recurrent problems and financial data. Identify opportunities for improvement and recommend changes to enable improved customer support, efficiency and cost savings. Proactively track spending against established event budgets.
Build strong working relationships with vendors.
Prepare and present post-meeting financials to business unit contact(s). Review meeting/ event related bills for payment.
Provide training and act as a resource for less experienced employees.
Provide support for internal meetings, events, and conferences as requested.
Guide and mentor Meeting Planning & Hospitality Specialists and Associates. Serve as a resource and escalation point for internal clients and Meeting Planning & Hospitality staff.
Support in-office meetings and events as requested.
Additional responsibilities as requested.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree required, Hospitality Management degree preferred
5-7 years of hospitality and/or meeting planning experience required
Strong ability to work independently to achieve team objectives and exercise good judgment
Expertise in delivering clear, effective written and verbal communication
Proven problem solving skills
Expert organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks and handle many responsibilities simultaneously
Proven committed to satisfying internal and external customers
Strong detail-orientation to ensure that high standards are met or exceeded
Ability to guide and mentor staff
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
CVENT or meeting planning tool working knowledge
Flexible with late or early event related hours

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About Our Firm

William Blair strives to attract qualified candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and other strategic resource groups. We are committed to empowering our colleagues to deliver client success and engage in our communities. Our firm has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, continuing to deepen our expertise and relationships across asset classes and markets throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients' evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries. What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with colleagues who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We empower our people to bring their best thinking so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect. We invite you to learn more about us by visiting williamblair.com.

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