Corporate Event Sales Coordinator in Chicago, Illinois at Windy City Fieldhouse

WCF Events, a division of Windy City Fieldhouse, is a corporate team building and entertainment company serving the Chicagoland community for over 20 years. WCF Events is looking to add a Sales Coordinator to its sales team who is highly motivated, organized and capable of handling multiple projects at one time. Event industry experience is a plus.

The Sales Coordinator will assist our sales team through various administrative tasks including, but not limited to: creating and editing proposals & cost sheets, client services, accounts receivable and CRM navigation.

Responsibilities:

• Create cost sheets and edit proposals
• Manage client services for assigned accounts
• Oversee the accounts receivable processes for new and outstanding events
• Utilize our CRM to navigate and update client, event and sales information
• Maintain detailed client files
• Act as a liaison between sales and operations departments
• Other administrative sales support tasks as needed
• Execute events as needed (approximately 10% of responsibilities)

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1 to 3 years of job experience in sales support preferred
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and G-Suite preferred
• Must be willing to work 45 to 50 Hours per week
• Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends
• Must be located in or willing to relocate to Chicagoland area

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience in successfully communicating at all levels both verbally and in writing
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects at once and be detail-oriented
• Excellent client relation skills
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Prefers to work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates a proactive approach and high energy level