The iconic Hilton Chicago Downtown is looking for a Sales Liaison / Catering & Events Coordinator. This is an excellent entry-level role for someone eager to learn, grow, and build a career within Sales, Catering, and Events at a landmark Hilton property.
• *What will I be doing?**
In this role, the primary focus is supporting the Group, Business Travel, and Leisure Sales teams with on-property service and site inspections. The individual will work closely with the management team and play a key role in facilitating site inspections, group client walk-ins, and other guest and client needs while on property.
Specifically, you will:
+ Serve as primary liaison between Sales department and hotel departments
+ Attend property meetings to ensure open and timely communication is maintained between hotel and Sales teams
+ Review and report on Sales productivity highlights on a regular basis
+ Coordinate on-property site inspections for Sales Managers
+ Become an expert of hotel meetings space, room setup types, room capacities, guest room types, food menus, and F&B outlets
+ Facilitate site inspections and walk-in visits
+ Coordinate and execute special request for customers and Sales managers, including VIP arrivals and amenities
+ Support the Catering, Events, and Reservations teams in an administrative capacity
• *What are we looking for?**
+ 1 year hotel experience
+ Guest facing experience
+ Teamwork, working with offsite remote team - as you will need to travel to Palmer House
+ ADA requirements - A lot of walking
+ Microsoft Office Required - Outlook/word
• *Shift Pattern:** Flexible scheduling based off client sites and business demands
The estimated hourly rate range is $23.00 to $25.00 and it is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.
• *The Benefits**
Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:
+ Medical Insurance Coverage - for you and your family
+ Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
+ Complimentary Meals in the Team Member Restaurant
+ Complimentary Access to the Hotel Athletic Club
+ Go Hilton Hotel Discount program: 100 nights of discounted hotel stays
+ Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program, subject to eligibility
+ Parental leave to support new parents
+ 401K plan and company match
+ Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
+ Continuing Education opportunities
+ Career growth and development
+ Recognition and rewards programs
• *Job:** _Sales_
• *Title:** _Sales Liaison and Catering and Events Coordinator - Hilton Chicago_
• *Location:** _null_
• *Requisition ID:** _HOT0C8PQ_
• *EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans**
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