Location: Chicago,IL, USA
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Job Title: Marketing and Events Manager
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Events:
* Manage the day-to-day operation of the marketing and planning of events including:
* corporate, social, and non-profit events, and internal meetings
* Give tours of the Conference Center facilities
* Conduct client meet and greet prior to event as well as post event follow up as directed
* Create and issue event contracts
* Maintain vendor relationships, agreements and certificates of insurance
* Manage event invoicing and event accounts receivable checks in a timely manner and report accordingly
* Assist clients with onsite event coordination including, but not limited to catering, hotel accommodations, decorations, etc.
Marketing:
* Participate in local tourism/promotional groups
* Extensive networking with local, regional, and national event planners, and public relations/marketing professionals
* Network with corporations, non-profit associations, neighborhood associations, and national brands to promote the booking of event spaces
* Maintain knowledge of industry standards and practices along with competitive pricing and venues
* Conduct extensive tours and open house activities
* Development of annual marketing and business development plans and goals
* Development of annual marketing budget (including advertising schedule/budget)
* Identify, develop and execute advertising pieces for printed and digital platforms
* Provide reports with a detailed analysis of success with networking initiatives and inquiries received
* Maintain SEO platforms with updated information and respond to inquiries
* Develop and maintain marketing materials and general event space information
* Maintain conference center website
Management:
* Responsible for the supervision of the Coordinator and Concierge,
* providing daily support and management of job performance
* Evaluates and participates in the hiring of the Coordinator and Concierge,
* provide training in JLL Experience Management policies and procedures.
* along with the property's
* Manage staff to meet JLL Experience Management, and contracted client's expectation. Counsels and coaches team members regarding unsatisfactory
* performance, including recommendation of termination when appropriate.
Administrative:
* Create and distribute a weekly and monthly events calendar
* Prepare the Events monthly financial report as directed
* Maintain up to date/accurate conference center information
* Coordinate labor for events including janitorial and security and loading dock schedule
* Be knowledgeable of the conference center audio visual equipment and its operation as well as maintain and secure equipment
* Contract File Administration: Keep up to date status of all contracts for events, preferred vendors, non-preferred vendors, etc.
* Manage and maintain the event management software, bookings and financials
* Distributes inner office memos as directed
* Coordinates appropriate labor for all events and as directed
* Coordinates security as directed
* Secure insurance certificates (COI) as directed
* File all correspondence as directed
* Track client payments and ensure full payment is received prior to all events
General Event Planning Services:
* Handle all event planning requests in a timely manner from client and contracted clients, see through from beginning to end to ensure that they run smoothly
* Be proactive to provide follow-up, updates and status on any and all requests in a timely manner
* Other concierge-related requests, as needed
* Other reports, duties, meetings TBD
Location:
On-site -Chicago, IL
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:
* 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
* Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
* Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
* Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
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