Events Associate (Internship)

Broome + Greene•Chicago, IL

39d•Onsite

About The Position

Broome + Greene is a retailer of quality modern furniture, lighting & decor for town & country homes. We are looking for an Events Associate Intern to join our Chicago Merchandise Mart showroom for either the Spring or Summer '19 semester. The Events Associate is responsible for coordinating all aspects of trade and consumer events for our Chicago and New York City locations.

Requirements

Proven analytical and interpersonal skills
Engaging and welcoming personality, strong work ethic, and professional demeanor
Excellent verbal communication and phone etiquette
Exceptional eye to detail, and the ability to drive results
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, etc.
Ability to quickly and thoroughly learn product information
Ability to take ownership and responsibility for all assigned tasks and fulfill them quickly and accurately
Ability to work with team members from all company departments

Responsibilities

Working with marketing to identify upcoming trade shows and community events that Broome + Greene should participate in
Plan event purpose and structure, with clearly defined objectives and goals
Coordinate venue and sponsorship where appropriate
Book catering & entertainment where needed
Create invitation lists based on type of event and manage headcount/RSVP list
Work with marketing to promote the event to the correct audiences
Work with sales to identify potential guests to help close more deals
Be the point person on the day of the event to ensure everything is running smoothly