Strategic Conference & Events Manager

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Chicago, IL is seeking a Catering Sales Coordinator to coordinate assigned events and ensure guest satisfaction from start to finish. You will negotiate group bookings, manage function space, and collaborate with hotel departments to deliver seamless service.

Requires some college and 1–2 years in sales or marketing related roles, with knowledge of hotel sales or catering preferred. Fluency in English is required; travel to events may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Some College plus 1-2 years sales or marketing related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of hotel sales and/or catering preferred.
• Must speak fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate food and beverage prices, function space, and hotel services within approved departmental booking guidelines.
• Confirm in writing to the client and all affected hotel departments all group requirements via catering contract terms, addendums, confirmation of pricing, group resumes, and/or banquet event order.
• Work with catering staff to service and solicit new business; up-sell client events and manage function space and room block inventory.

Education

Some College

Job description

Socket.dev in Chicago, IL is seeking a Catering Sales Coordinator to coordinate assigned events and ensure guest satisfaction from start to finish. You will negotiate group bookings, manage function space, and collaborate with hotel departments to deliver seamless service.

Requires some college and 1–2 years in sales or marketing related roles, with knowledge of hotel sales or catering preferred. Fluency in English is required; travel to events may be necessary.