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Event Sales Coordinator

Royal Fox Country Club
Long Grove, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/22/2025

Job Title: Event Sales Coordinator

Reports to: Clubhouse Manager

Compensation: $60,000 - $65,000 annually, inclusive of base salary commissions on sales.

Note: Sales professionals have the opportunity to control their income with no cap on commissions.

Qualifications:

  • 3 years of experience in event sales or management (or equivalent relevant experience)
  • Proven expertise in planning, strategizing, and executing on-premises events from start to finish
  • Strong background in revenue and budget management
  • Results-oriented with excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Knowledge of event industry best practices and procedures
  • Strong negotiation and sales skills with a proven ability to influence clients
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • Basic understanding and appreciation of food and beverage services
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required by event schedules
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the event planning team in delivering unique and customized experiences for clients, ensuring memorable events
  • Sell event spaces creatively, aligning offerings with client budgets
  • Coordinate and manage events from contract signing to execution, ensuring all details are handled seamlessly
  • Develop and maintain long-term client relationships, creating positive brand experiences
  • Oversee communication with clients throughout event preparation and execution to meet or exceed their expectations
  • Prepare detailed and organized Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) to ensure smooth coordination with other departments (e.g., Front of House, Kitchen)
  • Collaborate with Executive Chef, F&B Director, Clubhouse Manager, and FOH Managers to fulfill event needs
  • Conduct site tours for both prospective and confirmed clients, ensuring all event details are arranged and confirmed
  • Identify and capitalize on opportunities to upsell services
  • Manage payments (deposits, balances, addendums) and work with the Accounting Department to ensure accurate transaction processing
  • Oversee event setup and execution, ensuring everything runs according to plan
  • Maintain an organized filing system for upcoming, in-progress, and completed events
  • Maintain a detailed, updated BEO and communicate consistently with all departments involved
  • Create Profit and Loss (P&L) reports as needed
  • Other duties and projects as required by the business

Additional Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus incentives
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (club portion paid based on selected plan)
  • Paid continuing education and professional dues
  • 401k plan
  • Holiday bonus
  • Opportunities for career growth within the company
  • Complimentary meals

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000

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