Event & Sales Consultant (Chicago)

Avoid scams and fraud by dealing locally! Beware any deal involving Western Union, Moneygram, wire transfer, cashier check, money order, shipping, escrow, or any promise of transaction protection/certification/guarantee. More infoWe're looking for a dynamic and accomplished event planner with sponsorship and sales experience. If you love to plan events, are very familiar with the Chicago parent community, and deeply understand where urban parents are shopping and what they're buying, this is the perfect role for you.

Job Description
- Plan event from start to finish
- Reach out to local and national businesses to secure participation and sponsorship
- Contribute to the expansion of new event offerings and ensures the continuation of new and/or existing events
- Recruit participants in the community to sell out each event
- Develop and implements action plans for increased corporate involvement
- Ensure implementation of data collection for each income activity
- Develop successful strategies for increasing event participation, revenue growth, and community awareness
- Work in a team environment to effectively represent the company and its mission in the community

Requirements
? Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of event-management and sales experience strong
? A passion for and deep knowledge of the Chicago parent community, with an emphasis on parents of children under 5.
? Experience in outreach for sponsorships
? Excellent interpersonal skills
? Excellent writing skills
? Demonstrated team player, with strong collaboration and conflict resolution skills
? Skilled with Microsoft products (WORD, Excel, PowerPoint)
? Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
? Ability to handle multiple priorities, problem solve, and work independently

Please email your resume and cover letter.

Location: ChicagoCompensation: TBDPrincipals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.Please, no phone calls about this job!Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

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