Top 74 Event manager Jobs in Aurora, Il

Catering Sales Manager
Embassy Suites Naperville —Naperville, IL
- Up to $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Assistant Director of University Events
Aurora University —Aurora, IL
- $63,000 - $68,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- University
- 403(b) matching
- Disability insurance
Event and Stewardship Manager
Hesed House —Aurora, IL
- $63,000 - $78,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Project management
- Criminal background check
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TPS Client Advocacy and Events Manager
U.S. Bank National Association —Naperville, IL
- $133,365 - $156,900 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Assistant Director of Conference Planning
Q - Center —Saint Charles, IL
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Extended hours
- 6 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
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Director of Catering & Events - Operations
Wooden Paddle —Lemont, IL
- $100,000 - $105,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- ServSafe
- 3 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
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Assistant Director of Conference Planning
Q Center —Saint Charles, IL
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Extended hours
- 6 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
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Manager of Donor Experience & Events
Outreach —Carol Stream, IL
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- 4 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Events Manager
Willow Creek Community Church —South Barrington, IL
- $65,000 - $73,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Leadership
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
4d
Member Resource Specialist
Illinois Credit Union League —Naperville, IL
- $60,000 - $64,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Travel
- Contracts
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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13d
Social Conference Services Manager
The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection —Oak Brook, IL
- $55,000 - $68,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Sales
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
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13d
Banquet Assistant Manager
Hollywood Casino Aurora —Aurora, IL
- $60,000 - $68,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sanitation
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
3d
Director Event Marketing & Experiences
Joint Commission —Oakbrook Terrace, IL
- Hospitality
- Marketing
- Bachelor's degree
2d
Senior Manager, Event & Experiential Marketing
S&S Activewear LLC —Bolingbrook, IL
- $138,400 - $150,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Marketing
- 8 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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11d
Event Coordinator
DAVID MICHAEL PRODUCTIONS INC —Woodridge, IL
- $28 - $36 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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10d
Meeting & Event Producer
Q - Center —Saint Charles, IL
- From $60,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- Marketing
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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9d
Banquet Manager
Hollywood Casino Aurora —Aurora, IL
- From $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- Basic math
- English
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Event Sales Manager-2
Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook —Oak Brook, IL
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Banquet & Events Operations Manager
Onni Properties (Chicago) Inc —Chicago, IL
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bar
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending account
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Complex Event Manager
Chicago Marriott Oak Brook —Oak Brook, IL
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Catering Sales Manager

Embassy Suites Naperville -
Naperville, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
Up to $70,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Life insurance

Qualifications

Customer communication
Catering experience
High school diploma or GED
Customer relationship management
Organizational skills
Time management

Full Job Description

Job Description:

· The Catering Manager will plan weddings, galas, fundraisers and other social functions.
· Meet and exceed revenue and proactive sales activity goals with a profitable and win-win selling approach.
· Acquire referrals from existing accounts and clients.
· Continually target and prospect for new business through telemarketing, individual creativity, community involvement, relationship building and innovation.
· Maintain well-documented, accurate, organized, and up-to-date to serve client and employer in the most expedient, organized, and knowledgeable manner.
· Develop strong customer relationships through frequent communication and the use of professional, courteous, and ethical interpersonal interaction.
· Promptly follow-up on all customer needs and inquiries in an efficient and expedient manner.
· Focus on revenue-producing activities and maximize selling time by dedicating time on direct sales efforts.
· Represent themselves and the hotel with the highest level of integrity and professionalism, a service-focused approach, and a caring, sincere attitude always.
· Exhibit a positive team attitude to all hotel departments and maintain open communication with all co-workers for the best overall performance of the hotel.
· Contribute to the hotel's overall sales effort during planning and strategy phases through research and knowledgeable input.
· Actively participate community and trade organizations that most benefit the hotel's exposure to the community and the hotel's bottom line.
· Produce and distribute formal hotel communication such as BEOs, Resumes, etc. on a regular basis and within agreed upon internal deadlines as needed.
· Work closely as needed with the Banquet Manager and Banquet Captains to ensure and maintain levels of service.
· Greets customers at the start of every event. Make proper introduction and hand-off with the Event Operations team for the execution of details.
· Ability to handle multiple customer and operational demands with a high degree of professionalism, operating often with time sensitive deadlines.
· Ability to operate independently and with a high degree of autonomy requiring excellent organization, time management skills and self-motivation.
· Perform other duties as assigned or deemed necessary by management.

Qualifications:
· Strong and effective sales skills.
· Highly developed customer service skills.
· Effective business writing and presentation skills.
· Reliable transportation and ability to make outside sales calls.
· Ability to work with clients to determine and anticipate needs of the event.
· Ability to work in a fast pace work environment.
· Ability to remain calm under pressure and deal with unexpected situations.
· Ability to work at a fast pace.
· Ability to remain calm under pressure and deal with unexpected situations.

Education and/or Experience:
· Catering Sales experience in a hotel is preferred with a proven track record of success.
· High school degree required, Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management or related field preferred. Hilton and Delphi experience
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
· Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) designation a plus, but not required.

Hours:
Typically: Tuesday - Saturday
Due to the business demands of the hospitality industry, and the fact that the hotel provides guest services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, work schedules will vary according to business needs, including some weekends, night shifts and/or holidays.

Pay: Up to $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Experience:

Catering Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
Hotel Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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event manager jobs in aurora, il

Catering Sales Manager

Assistant Director of University Events

Event and Stewardship Manager

TPS Client Advocacy and Events Manager

Assistant Director of Conference Planning

Director of Catering & Events - Operations

Assistant Director of Conference Planning

Manager of Donor Experience & Events

Events Manager

Member Resource Specialist

Social Conference Services Manager

Banquet Assistant Manager

Director Event Marketing & Experiences

Senior Manager, Event & Experiential Marketing

Event Coordinator

Meeting & Event Producer

Banquet Manager

Event Sales Manager-2

Banquet & Events Operations Manager

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