National Events Coordinator

Job Description

About Guaranteed Rate:

Guaranteed Rate is the 2 nd -largest retail mortgage lender in the U.S. By offering industry-leading tools, low-rate mortgages, and unparalleled customer service, we’ve become the Home Purchase Experts®. At Guaranteed Rate, we think big – pushing beyond what most people believe is possible. We strive to work with the best of the best, building business with the best referral partners and hiring the best employees – allowing us to deliver world-class customer service. Our goal is to make sure every customer has a great experience. Headquartered in Chicago with 5,000 employees in 300 offices across the U.S. and licensed in all 50 states, we’ve helped thousands of homeowners with more than $37 billion in home purchase loans and refinances in just the past year alone.

Compensation: $45-50k Annually

M-F in office: 3940 N. Ravenswood, Chicago, IL

What’s the Role?

Rate is currently seeking a National Events Coordinator. You’re a multi-tasking, detail-oriented professional who can execute any project from start to finish without missing a beat. There’s lots to do around here and you love getting the job done right – the bar is set high and you like it that way. You have exceptional communication and time management skills, like to think outside the box, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Plan/execute event details to ensure cohesive results for Rate image and brand identity at events
• Impeccable customer service – you’ll be interacting with hundreds of Loan Officers across the US to help execute their perfect event.
• Negotiate with venues, event organizers, contractors, and hotels on agenda and cost proposals until contract completion
• Organize leisure outings including offsite tours, group activities, dining and social experiences
• Direct the planning/execution of timelines and logistics for each event
• Creation of marketing materials and signage consistent with Rate's image
• Create, maintain and execute event budget within the pre-approved expenditure allotments
• Manage multiple events at one time
• Creativity! How can this event be cooler, more fun or unique?
• Assist with onsite activation for large corporate events
• Patience and a positive attitude. Our company is rapidly growing so we have a constant influx of new Loan Officer’s; we want to make sure we are here to answer any questions, brainstorm cool event ideas and help them grow their business using our team.
  
  

Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or another related field required
• 1-2 years event planning/coordination
• Must be organized, detail-oriented and able to meet strict deadlines
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) -Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
  
  

Guaranteed Rate is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy or other reason protected by law.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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