The Fountain Group is currently seeking a
Events Coordinator for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in
Chicago, IL. Details for the position are as follows:
JOB DESCRIPTION:- 3+ months contract with possible extensions
- Onsite role located at Chicago, IL
- Pay rate upto $27/hr
- Continuously research and report innovative and creative event and entertainment options
- Solid office management / workplace environment knowledge
- Strong customer service and executive interaction experience
- Understand Salesforce brand and product positioning with the ability to ensure consistent, on-brand messaging for all events
- Continuous development of team playbooks and standard operating procedures
- Organize logistics, from beginning to end, for customer facing meetings, town halls, etc.
- Pre, onsite and post event logistical management
- Key stakeholder for G-Cal calendar management for internal event space
- Co-Manage vendor relationships (agencies, vendors, caterers, etc.) and work with internal teams.
- Liaise and negotiate with vendors to achieve the most favorable terms for goods and services
- Management of event statistics and ad hoc reporting
QUALIFICATION:- Experience will be evaluated based on alignment to the core competencies for the role
- Highly personable and customer service focused with great attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to proactively address client's needs
- Experience in managing budgets, financial planning and tracking
- Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to creatively negotiate demands
- Results-oriented, customer-driven, and organized
- Assess and prioritize workload in a strict deadline centric environment
- Thrive on teamwork and overcoming obstacles
- Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) is necessary
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Last updated on Nov 1, 2023