Sponsorship Coordinator

Job Description

Sponsorship Coordinator is a full-time, entry-level position at Corcoran Expositions. Sponsorship Coordinators assist in the implementation of sponsorship programs for approximately a dozen of our nonprofit association clients' tradeshows. Examples of sponsorships include tote bags, lanyards, meal functions, signage, and other great opportunities for exhibitors at these tradeshows to gain additional exposure.

The role will involve supporting multiple client accounts across different industries simultaneously. Sponsorship Coordinators work primarily within the sponsorship management team but may also perform some duties for the sales team as assigned. Candidate must work comfortably in a very detail-oriented job role, as this person would be providing support in the development of each program with our sponsorship management team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Answering sponsors' customer service inquiries.
• Preparing sales reports.
• Creating and tracking e-marketing campaigns.
• Lead identification and generation.
• Database management.
• Travel to provide support on the delivery of all promised sponsorship benefits.
• Work with billing team to invoice all sponsors.
• Communicate with sponsors via telephone, email and in-person meetings.
• Creating, distributing and analyzing feedback surveys.

The ideal candidate is an organized and energetic individual with excellent communication skills and a can-do attitude who enjoys interacting with new people and traveling. Sponsorship Coordinators must be able to multi-task and have strong time management skills.

Preferred

• 0 to 2 years’ experience in the trade show, meetings or events industry.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Effective communicator via phone and email.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Mac Operating System, Adobe InDesign.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel several times per year.

About Corcoran Expositions

Corcoran Expositions is a family owned business in the events industry that provides exhibit sales & management services, sponsorship sales & management services and consulting services to non-profit associations for their trade shows. Corcoran was founded in 1990 and has 22 employees at its Chicago office. Learn more at www.CorcExpo.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60606 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60606

Salary : $48,000 - $55,000