Top 256 Event manager Jobs in Downers Grove, Il

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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Director of Events Operations | Full-Time | Navy Pier Events Facility
Oak View Group —Chicago, IL
- $114,000 - $134,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Conflict management
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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
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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Floral Event Sales Lead
Ashland Addison Florist —Chicago, IL
- $55,000 - $62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Sales
- Salesforce
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Conference Services Supervisor
Q Center —Saint Charles, IL
- $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Sanitation
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Sales Coordinator
Scene 75 Entertainment Center —Romeoville, IL
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
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Project Manager, Production - Chicago, Illinois
Encore Global —Schiller Park, IL
- $74,182 - $96,437 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Up to 50% travel
- Bachelor of Science
Banquet Sales Coordinator
ASHTON PLACE —Willowbrook, IL
- From $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Management
- Sales
- US work authorization
- Employee discount
- Referral program
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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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Catering by Michaels Sales: Event Coordinator
Catering by Michaels —Morton Grove, IL
- $55,000 - $150,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Office
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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Offsite Event Manager - Chicago Illinois
Encore Global —Schiller Park, IL
- $64,506 - $83,858 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- 5 years
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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Executive Assistant & Events Manager
Strongpoint Partners —Chicago, IL
- $95,000 - $110,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Office
- 3 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Manager, 3P Event Marketing
Ramp —Chicago, IL
- $162,000 - $223,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Team management
- Fair chance
- Senior level
- Travel reimbursement
- AD&D insurance
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
Event Manager Designate
Advantage Solutions —Oak Brook, IL
- $51,000 - $63,500 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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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Event & Lifestyle Coordinator - Everleigh Naperville R0197437 Everleigh Naperville Naperville, Illinois Full time
Greystar —Naperville, IL
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Email
- Office
- Fair chance
- Entry level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Experience Services Meeting & Events Manager
US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $80,900 - $117,000 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Google Workspace
- Computer literacy
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Complex Event Manager

Chicago Marriott Oak Brook -
Oak Brook, IL

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Job Details

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

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Customer communication
Pricing
Microsoft Excel
Team supervision
Sales
Basic math
Food and beverage industry expertise
Event audio-visual coordination
Event setup
Catering event room organization

Full Job Description

Description:

TITLE: Events Manager

DEPARTMENT: Sales

REPORTS TO: Director of Sales

JOB SUMMARY

Manage, coordinate, and execute group assignments turned over by the Sales Department. Monitor all contractual agreements pertaining to guest room blocks, meeting space, food and beverage and special concessions. Effectively communicate to all hotel departments the information necessary to successfully execute the group’s needs while maintaining a good client relationship.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Maintain strong client relations and ensure that convention specifications are communicated and executed for a successful meeting experience for the meeting planner and attendees.

Monitor and manage room blocks according to contract utilizing group history reports and information given by clients to maximize hotel revenue, making adjustments as necessary.

Review sales contracts as well as other important information, i.e., room block, cut off date, special concessions and attrition clauses. Client must be notified at cut-off date or prior to any estimated attrition charges that will apply.

Update Hotel System with Client information, i.e. Name, Address & Contact Information, Sales Manager’s information, Room Count (if necessary), Remarks & Comments, Payment Information and all other required information needed.

Responsible for obtaining all direct bill applications and getting it to the accounting department for credit approvals of groups arriving at the property 90 days prior to arrival if applicable. Create AR Account # after Direct Bill has been approved.

Accurately forecast group rooms and group food and beverage revenues for assigned groups and affiliate business within a 5% variance.

Responsible for obtaining all rooming lists, monitor rooming list cut off dates, get all menu details, meeting room setups, refreshment break needs, postings, and any other additional needs of the client to ensure a successful event at the property

Produce and distribute resumes two weeks prior to first day of main group arrival and communicate any changes and updated information to hotel departments.

Participate in site visits and plan meetings for upcoming groups.

Act as a liaison between the sales and operations department of the hotel to ensure a successful event for the clients and all of the client’s needs are met and communicated accurately and efficiently to all departments of the hotel.

Participate in Pre/Post Convention meetings and review final invoice with client upon request. .

Greet all clients as they arrive at the hotel to ensure that they have all required items per the BEOs. For larger events, weekend & evening hours maybe required.

Monitor and enforce program deadline dates and work with clients to release meeting space not needed to maximize hotel revenues.

Produce and distribute convention resume two weeks prior to first day of main group arrival and communicate any changes and updated information to hotel departments.

Distribute BEOs for group and affiliates 10 14 days prior to events.

Generate thank you notes and service evaluations for group clients in conjunction with the Sales Manager.

Additional Responsibilities may be assigned by the Director of Sales or General Manager.

SUPPORTING FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel.

Introduce and recommend house vendors as preferred vendors as determined with the revenue goal of the hotel.

Establish checklist trace dates using appropriate computer programs.

Generate VIP, limousine and amenity forms as required.

Maintain solid and open communication with all hotel operating departments.

Maintain good working relations with preferred vendors of the hotel.

Maintain up to date information on program and food and beverage events in hotel’s inventory management system.

Attend all department and hotel meetings as necessary.

Requirements:

Job Requirements

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.

Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.

Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Most tasks are performed independently or in a team environment with the employee acting as a team leader. There is minimal direct supervision.

Extensive knowledge of food and beverage products, proper preparation and presentation of food and beverage items.

Extensive knowledge of meeting room capacities, banquet set-up, audio-visual and any other pertinent details as they relate to function room set-up.

Knowledge of hotel and competitive market.

Must possess basic computational ability.

Must possess computer skills, including, but not limited to, accounting programs, Microsoft Word and Excel

Excellent inter-personal and sales-related skills.

Exceptional organizational, supervisory skills.

Exceptional food and beverage knowledge and pricing.

AVAILABILITY

This company operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Generally, the position works Monday through Friday with hours varied based on business demand. At times it may be necessary to move you from your accustomed work day, to include Saturdays and Sundays, or time of work if business or task assignments demand. In addition, it should be understood that business needs determines the amount of hours that you work.

In accordance with Illinois law, the anticipated pay range for this position is:

$60,000 - $70,000 per year

The final offer will be based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, and market conditions.

Eligible team members may have access to a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off (vacation, sick time, holidays)
Six paid company holidays and one floating holiday
401(k) with company match (up to 4%)
Life and disability insurance
Employee assistance programs
Employee discounts (hotel and travel discounts)

Eligibility for benefits may vary based on position, employment status, and tenure.

Additional Compensation

This role [may/may not] be eligible for additional compensation, including:

Bonus or incentive programs
Commissions (if applicable)

Details will be provided during the interview process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws

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event manager jobs in downers grove, il

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Director of Events Operations | Full-Time | Navy Pier Events Facility

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