Sales & Events Coordinator

AccorHotel • Chicago, IL

22h • $27 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

At Swissôtel Chicago, our Sales professionals are ambassadors for engaging service and authentically local experiences. This role involves supporting the sales and events team in delivering incredible experiences for guests in an award-winning hotel. The position requires strong organizational and multitasking skills, with a focus on administrative tasks, client communication, and event coordination.

Requirements

• 1 year in related and/or equivalent sales experience preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree or 2 year degree from accredited university
• Strong administrative skill set
• Working knowledge and experience preferred with Microsoft office – word, excel, PowerPoint along with Opera Property Manager.
• Professional, polished verbal presentation skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Opera Sales & Catering an asset

Responsibilities

• Lead entry and assignment, meeting space assignment and detail, lead response forms, proposal preparation
• Accurate and timely data entry into all systems, to include contracts and rooming lists
• Run and analyze month-end financial reports
• Serve as a communication liaison between our customers and Sales and Service team
• Lanyon data entry, monthly negotiated account production reports as needed
• Coordination of Site Inspections to include research on group/customer, site room inspection, preparation of site materials, entertainment reservations, Chef's table, staff instruction.
• Travel research and coordination, compilation of expense reports
• Coordination of FAM's, account maintenance, pre-con meetings, guest reservations, VIP assistance, and updating monthly action plans
• Banquet event order distribution in accordance with written procedure
• Manage inventory of office supplies and process purchase orders as directed
• Monitor customer RFP requests and assign to appropriate Manager for follow up as needed
• Support housing and reservations as needed
• Assist with marketing needs as requested
• Any other tasks that may be assigned

Benefits

• Employee Benefit Card offering discounted rates at Accor worldwide
• Learning & Development programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within our property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibilities, such as Sustainability, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, Accidental Injury Insurance, Hospital Support, Critical Illness Insurance, 401K plan, Paid leave such as Vacation, Personal, Maternity/Paternity and Holiday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees