Event Specialist

FORTUNA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

FORTUNA in Chicago is seeking an Event Specialist to create unique and engaging events for clients.

This role involves planning and executing events, maintaining customer relationships, and ensuring the overall success of each event. Ideal candidates will possess a fun personality, strong work ethic, and a desire to learn.

Salary ranges between $38,000 and $48,000 per year. Join us to drive exceptional marketing experiences!

Qualifications

• Fun and outgoing personality.
• Creative and innovative thinking.
• Phenomenal work ethic.
• Self-motivated and focused.
• Goal-oriented.
• Desire to learn and willingness to remain teachable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute the event based projected sales.
• Build and maintain customer relationships.
• Monitor the entire event proceedings.
• Develop comprehensive sales plans.
• Coordinate with all involved departments.
• Communicate enthusiastically with guests.
• Hold yourself accountable for results.

Skills

Creative thinking

Self-motivation

Customer relationship management

Goal-oriented attitude

Excellent communication

Job description

Fortuna Chicago was created to acquire and retain customers in a personalized manner for all types of companies. Today, we lead the way within the Chicago area in live marketing experiences, specifically for our innovative brand awareness and PR campaigns. Here at Fortuna Chicago we understand the idea of marketing is not a unique concept, but the execution of a business that delivers excellence in PR and marketing makes the company remarkable.

Job Description

Events Specialists will be part of a team who will create multiple show-stopping, unique, and exciting new events. Exhibition stand space to business owners up and down the country who wish to exhibit their products and services to their desired target audiences. The events will be engaging, live experiences that you will attend on the day.

Salary range: $38000 - $48000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute the event based projected sales.
• Builds and maintains customers relationships.
• Monitor the entire event proceedings.
• Develop comprehensive sales plans.
• Coordinate with all the departments involved in the organization of the event.
• Developing and growing as an Event professional by attending and engaging in weekly sales meetings and by sharing strategic ideas to enhance the business.
• Running it as you own it by enthusiastically communicating with all guests via face to face.
• Holding yourself accountable for measurable, high‑quality, and timely results.

Qualifications

• Fun and outgoing personality.
• Creative and innovative thinking.
• Phenomenal work ethic.
• Self‑motivated and focused.
• Goal‑oriented.
• Desire to learn and willingness to remain teachable.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.