Crossroads Conference Center is a 7,200 sq. ft. full-service event venue. Conveniently located in Southwest Grand Rapids right at the M-6 and US-131 business exchange. Crossroads hosts all types of events from wedding ceremonies & receptions, corporate meetings & training, conferences, tradeshows, fundraisers, gala’s, holiday & birthday parties to religious ceremonies & receptions. Crossroads has an immediate opening for an Event Sales Coordinator.

Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic Event Sales Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing a variety of events to ensure successful outcomes.

Duties:

- Hospitality & customer service is number one!

- Answer event inquires as they come in through various lead programs including telephone calls, email, and wedding lead websites

- Acquire new clients through networking events, marketing campaigns, and social media as well as event inquiry follow ups

- Show potential clients the venue and present them with catering options along with experience enhancements

- Create proposals, diagrams, and timelines for events

- Execute contracts, deposits, and final payments

- Conduct final detail meetings with clients

-Act as Venue host on day of event

- Collaborate with the catering sales coordinators on menus and event details

- Ensure venue is set to client’s expectations

- Work with outside vendors before, during, and after events

- Assist Venue Manager with maintaining accurate equipment/supplies inventory and forecast future needs

- Ensure event is executed smoothly and resolve any problems that might occur

Skills:

- Strong organizational , time management, and communication skills

- Strong work ethic, team oriented, positive attitude, dependable, flexible, punctual, with reliable transportation

- Ability to interact with clients and guests in a professional manner

- Ability to deal effectively with deadlines and pressures

- Ability to work a varying schedule based on event calendar

-Proven experience as an event coordinator or similar role is a plus

If you are a detail-oriented individual with excellent organizational skills and a passion for creating memorable events, we would love to have you on our team!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Compensation package:

• Hourly pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Nights as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Grand Rapids, MI 49548 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grand Rapids, MI 49548: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person