Promotions Specialist (Harrahs Metropolis, Illinois)

Caesars Entertainment•Metropolis, IL

12d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting in planning, implementation and execution of all on-property promotions. Strong emphasis on finance and budgeting responsibilities.

Requirements

MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENTS: 21 years of age
Must be able to read, write and speak.
Understand and comply with all policies and procedures, job description, daily memorandums, and other instructions.
Must be able to understand and communicate, verbally and written with management, staff and guests.
Must be able to work under stressful conditions.
Must have the ability to hold an Occupational License as required by the Illinois Gaming Board.

Nice To Haves

3-5 Years Promotions/Events preferred; must possess excellent skills in project and people management, communication and writing.
Literate and fluent.
Must possess financial reporting & budget maintenance skills.
Professional written and verbal presentation skills necessary.
Knowledge of multiple systems that support business objectives from a property perspective helpful, specifically: WINet, CMS, and Events Management Systems.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software, including Excel, Word and Access, required.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, implementing and executing promotional programs by working with Marketing Manager to plan, pull together details, and participate in big day activities and winner selection.
Develop and maintains policies, procedures and standards relating to promotion management including financial reporting and budget maintenance.
Effectively execute drawings and work all promotional “big days?.
Coordinate with manager to deliver and distribute all promotion related materials through Submitting requests for database queries and creative materials, and working with those departments to “fine tune? such requests.
Effectively communicate all details of promotions to other departments and employees.
Manage costs incurred by Promotions and re-conciliate monthly costs to budget through Marketing Program spreadsheet.
Assist Marketing Manager in preparation of monthly report on promotion programs by accumulating programs costs, inputting Marketing Program spreadsheet changes and detailing profit and loss statements.
Perform analysis on promotion performance for review by Marketing Manager and Director of Marketing's evaluation and future plans.
Takes a proactive role in developing strategic use of existing information processes, as well as evaluating potential uses of new processes.
Proven ability to work with management on strategic development issues.
Contact with IGB office on all giveaway forms submitted for approval.
Responsible for creating, maintaining and finalizing all property giveaway forms/files, while in contact with Chicago/MET IGB regulators.
Must work with APS to set up system requirements and details for promotions.
Must have excellent customer service skills front-of-house and back-of-house, by communicating in a pleasant, friendly and professional manner at all times.