Event Sales Manager – HigherEdJobs

EVENT SALES MANAGER
KENNEDY-KING COLLEGE

Kennedy King College, located at 6301 S Halsted in
Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood, embodies the commitment to academic excellence and civic responsibility exemplified by its namesakes,
civil and human rights activists Robert F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Kennedy-King College seeks an Events Sales Manager to
coordinate the marketing and rental of Kennedy-king campus facilities including its auditorium, a multi-purpose room, a Gymnasium, as well
as other building spaces and resources. The Events Sales Manager is responsible for achieving specific annual sales and revenue goals. This
role reports to the Office of the President and performs related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Works collaboratively with Marketing in implementing strategies to advertise and promote the rental of Conference Center facilities
  to external organizations including profit and not-for-profit, educational, civic, youth and social organizations.
• Directs and
  oversees the services of campus janitorial, engineering, IT support, and office support staff, and outside vendors to schedule and
  facilitate events, in close collaboration with the Director of Auxiliary Services and other campus administrators.
• Responds to
  inquiries and follows-up on sales leads, ensuring exceptional customer service during each step of interaction with clients and prospective
  clients with the goal of providing one-stop shop service in meeting their needs for event space.
• Meets with external clients to
  discuss event requirements, providing information and walk-throughs of conference hall spaces, meeting/presentation ready spaces,
  auditorium, and other resources inclusive of catering services and space availability.
• Provides information on the requirements and
  procedures for the rental and use of campus facilities, availability of space, rental and staffing fees, audio-visual and IT services,
  Washburne catering services, and other available resources.
• Assists external clients in using the facility rental web-based support
  application to register and schedule events and the facility rental or insurance on-line payment application site.
• Reviews
  facilities request applications for compliance with CCC’s facilities use policies, including submission and payment deadlines, type of
  event, and availability of requested date(s).
• Schedules and confirms reservation requests with clients. Monitors and ensures clients
  complete rental process by submitting certificate of insurance and payment prior to event.
• Works with clients to plan and carry out
  events, coordinating the set-up and provision of additional resources (i.e. security, audio-visual, food), and the operational logistics
  (i.e. parking, deliveries) for the day of the event.
• Provides event logistical support, including on-site event day assistance and
  support as needed. Resolves problems and ensures event(s) run smoothly.
• Maintains and update records of all sales contacts with
  prospective clients and agreements with clients using various software including Excel.
• Prepares sales and revenue generated
  reports for management review.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and
Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Conference and event sales, planning,
  and operations experience highly desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in event planning and public relations,
  including event organization and production.

The following generally describes the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required
to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time to successfully perform the assigned duties

Knowledge,
Skills and Ability

• Knowledge and familiarity with technology/social medial and how to leverage these media to
  effectively reach clients.
• Knowledge of event and room set-ups and audio-visual set-ups.
• Knowledge of event planning
  standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact and communicate
  effectively and professionally.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong
  problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish priorities, and work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work
  within a culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in handling sensitive situations.

Working Conditions

• General office environment.
• Travel to client locations is required.

Equipment

• Standard office equipment including personal computers and peripheral equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to operate computers and related equipment and software.

Worker Characteristics

• Dependability – Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and dependability and
  fulfill obligations.
• Initiative – Demonstrate willingness to take on responsibilities and job challenges.
• Customer Service
  Oriented – Demonstrate commitment to delivering helpful, high-quality service and assistance to meet the needs of
  customers.
• Attention to Detail – Requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

The
salary range is $56,057 – $70,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, knowledge, skills and abilities,
as well as other factors such as internal equity.

Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.
We are an equal
opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of
Chicago.

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