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Event Sales Assistant

1 month ago

Chicago, United States Sable Hotel at Navy Pier Chicago Full time

Offshore is a 50,000 Sq Ft Rooftop space on the east end of Navy Pier with sweeping views of the Chicago skyline. We are a go-to venue for clients hosting some of the city's premier events including stunning weddings and high-end cocktail receptions for top. Chicago and nationwide companies.

We are a year-round venue space, as well as a full restaurant/bar, and we are seeking a motivated, energetic, organized individual who has a passion for events and hospitality to join our growing team

The Sales Assistant will report to the Director of Events and will be a support to the sales team with all aspects of the event sales and events execution.

**The Sales Assistant will be expected, but not limited, to**:

- respond to initial event leads through event lead platforms
- book and execute small semi-private events
- maintain calendars of sales team members including scheduling calls and tours
- assist with tours of the space
- attend weekly sales and operations meetings
- Create and maintain signage for all events
- Be on-site and available to assist with event greeting and setup, as necessary, and based on schedules as determined by the Director of Events
- provide general office and sales support
- Working with vendors to order and supply items for events
- Creating and running reports

**Requirements**:

- Have a knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Teams and OneDrive.
- Have a flexible schedule be available for nights and weekends
- Be able to anticipate team and client needs and be a self-starter
- Be able to speak succinctly and energetically via phone or in person to sell the event spaces
- Have personality and ability to sell events to clients
- Have previous work experience in an office setting or similar
- Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

**Experience Preferred**:

- Experience with Canva, Tripleseat and OpenTable platforms a plus
- Prior event experience either working, producing, or executing events
- Prior experience in hospitality or sales required

**Minimum Required Technical Skills and Qualifications**
- Excellent people skills and possesses a positive, outgoing, and naturally curious personality.
- Ability to work productively with other employees as part of a team.
- Demonstrate a high-level of proficiency with computers.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to be a clear thinker in pressure situations and exercise good judgment. Remain calm and courteous in demanding and difficult customer situations.
- Ability to handle obstacles in a positive and professional manner and to effectively communicate these problems, along with suggested solutions.

**Education/Certifications/Licensure/Experience**
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Experience in hospitality industry in similar position, preferred.

**Language Skills**
- Excellent reading, writing, and oral proficiency in the English Language.

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

- Chicago, IL 60611: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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