Jones Lang LaSalle IP, Inc.
Marketing and Events Sales Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle IP, Inc., Downers Grove, Illinois, United States, 60516
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .
Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.
About
JLL
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We're JLL. We're a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. As a Fortune 500 company, we help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. We have nearly 300 corporate offices across 80 countries, with a team of more than 86,000 individuals.
If you're looking to step up your career, JLL is the perfect professional home. With us, you'll have a chance to innovate with the world's leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing real estate initiatives. You'll also make long-lasting professional connections and be inspired by the best. We're focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions-join us at JLL!
The Event Sales Manager's main duty is to sell and manage a 30,000 square foot event venue accommodating up to 500 guests. The event space includes an atrium for weddings, social celebrations, and corporate events along with multiple conference rooms and two newly renovated lobbies for cocktail and pre-reception events. This individual will design a sales strategy to drive revenue to the client with a hospitality focused client experience. The Event Sales Manager is also responsible for client tours and contracting, management of vendors, and maintaining the venue's reputation through successful event execution.
JOB DUTIES
Marketing Strategy and Development Management
Development of annual marketing plan for the venue based upon the location's strategic goalsCreation of marketing budget to support the marketing plan; ongoing management of the budgetEffectively manage the property's digital media programs (social media, web, aggregators, etc.)Creates external marketing messaging and collateral to attract new businessDevelop and effectively execute sales plan to drive revenue through corporate, social, non-profit, and trade show eventsEnsure ongoing innovation and compliance with brand standards, while maintaining property brand and analyze its position in the marketCultivate and maintain networking relationships to drive business with local tourism bureaus, destination management firms, preferred partners and business leaders, attending events as needed
Event Venue Management
Manage inquiries, tours (requires evenings and weekends), reservations, contract negotiations and paymentOversee vendor relationships, agreements, certificates of insurance, commission reports, and preferred statusCoordinate event logistics with onsite staff including property management, janitorial, security, parking, etc.Act as day of event manager requiring evenings and weekends on event daysCoordinate city permits where applicableMaintain venue technology and amenitiesOversee the financial performance of venue, manage operating budget and sales forecastingManage and develop programs to achieve high guest satisfaction
Management
Manage, provide leadership, and ongoing mentorship to the Event SpecialistManage staff to meet JLL Experience Management and client's goalsAny additional duties as assignedSKILLS AND APTITUDES
Experienced marketing and event planningIndependent thinkingAbility to engage visitors to participate in events and programmingEye for clean, concise marketing collateralAble to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, accommodating and communicating to a broad range of clientele with varied needsAble to think quickly and efficiently when confronted with a client or tenant requestMotivated self-starter who is able to work with minimal supervisionCreative problem solverProactive, approachable and solution-focusedProfessional demeanor and appearanceStrong planning and organizational skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsTakes initiative and anticipates needs of othersCommitment to company valuesKnowledgeable on Microsoft Office, iOS functions, marketing or graphic design software, and digital technologyEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experienceDirect hotel/catering/event sales and marketing experience preferably coming from the hospitality industry with 3-5 years' experience. Event planners with 7 years' experienceExpert-level knowledge of the local area, including event venues, catering, event production and market trendsWhat you can expect from us
We're an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. We succeed together-across the desk and around the globe. We believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.
Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, well-being, benefits and pay. We'll offer you a competitive salary and benefits package.
With us, you'll develop your strengths and enjoy a career full of varied experiences. We can't wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL.
Apply today!
Location:
On-site -Downers Grove, 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 contributionsComprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision CarePaid parental leave at 100% of salaryPaid Time Off and Company HolidaysFlexible and Remote Work Arrangements may be available
JLL Privacy Notice
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.
For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.
For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.
For candidates in the United States, please see a fully copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policy here.
This position may require you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If required, you'll be asked to provide proof that you're fully vaccinated upon your start date. You're considered fully vaccinated two weeks after you receive the second dose of a two-dose vaccine series (e.g., Pfizer or Moderna) or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson/Janssen). Failure to provide proof of vaccination may result in termination.
Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process - including the online application and/or overall selection process - you may contact us at Accommodation Requests. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.
Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.
Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.
Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.
Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.
About
JLL
-
We're JLL. We're a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. As a Fortune 500 company, we help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. We have nearly 300 corporate offices across 80 countries, with a team of more than 86,000 individuals.
If you're looking to step up your career, JLL is the perfect professional home. With us, you'll have a chance to innovate with the world's leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing real estate initiatives. You'll also make long-lasting professional connections and be inspired by the best. We're focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions-join us at JLL!
The Event Sales Manager's main duty is to sell and manage a 30,000 square foot event venue accommodating up to 500 guests. The event space includes an atrium for weddings, social celebrations, and corporate events along with multiple conference rooms and two newly renovated lobbies for cocktail and pre-reception events. This individual will design a sales strategy to drive revenue to the client with a hospitality focused client experience. The Event Sales Manager is also responsible for client tours and contracting, management of vendors, and maintaining the venue's reputation through successful event execution.
JOB DUTIES
Marketing Strategy and Development Management
Development of annual marketing plan for the venue based upon the location's strategic goalsCreation of marketing budget to support the marketing plan; ongoing management of the budgetEffectively manage the property's digital media programs (social media, web, aggregators, etc.)Creates external marketing messaging and collateral to attract new businessDevelop and effectively execute sales plan to drive revenue through corporate, social, non-profit, and trade show eventsEnsure ongoing innovation and compliance with brand standards, while maintaining property brand and analyze its position in the marketCultivate and maintain networking relationships to drive business with local tourism bureaus, destination management firms, preferred partners and business leaders, attending events as needed
Event Venue Management
Manage inquiries, tours (requires evenings and weekends), reservations, contract negotiations and paymentOversee vendor relationships, agreements, certificates of insurance, commission reports, and preferred statusCoordinate event logistics with onsite staff including property management, janitorial, security, parking, etc.Act as day of event manager requiring evenings and weekends on event daysCoordinate city permits where applicableMaintain venue technology and amenitiesOversee the financial performance of venue, manage operating budget and sales forecastingManage and develop programs to achieve high guest satisfaction
Management
Manage, provide leadership, and ongoing mentorship to the Event SpecialistManage staff to meet JLL Experience Management and client's goalsAny additional duties as assignedSKILLS AND APTITUDES
Experienced marketing and event planningIndependent thinkingAbility to engage visitors to participate in events and programmingEye for clean, concise marketing collateralAble to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, accommodating and communicating to a broad range of clientele with varied needsAble to think quickly and efficiently when confronted with a client or tenant requestMotivated self-starter who is able to work with minimal supervisionCreative problem solverProactive, approachable and solution-focusedProfessional demeanor and appearanceStrong planning and organizational skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsTakes initiative and anticipates needs of othersCommitment to company valuesKnowledgeable on Microsoft Office, iOS functions, marketing or graphic design software, and digital technologyEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experienceDirect hotel/catering/event sales and marketing experience preferably coming from the hospitality industry with 3-5 years' experience. Event planners with 7 years' experienceExpert-level knowledge of the local area, including event venues, catering, event production and market trendsWhat you can expect from us
We're an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. We succeed together-across the desk and around the globe. We believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.
Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, well-being, benefits and pay. We'll offer you a competitive salary and benefits package.
With us, you'll develop your strengths and enjoy a career full of varied experiences. We can't wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL.
Apply today!
Location:
On-site -Downers Grove, 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 contributionsComprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision CarePaid parental leave at 100% of salaryPaid Time Off and Company HolidaysFlexible and Remote Work Arrangements may be available
JLL Privacy Notice
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.
For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.
For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.
For candidates in the United States, please see a fully copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policy here.
This position may require you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If required, you'll be asked to provide proof that you're fully vaccinated upon your start date. You're considered fully vaccinated two weeks after you receive the second dose of a two-dose vaccine series (e.g., Pfizer or Moderna) or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson/Janssen). Failure to provide proof of vaccination may result in termination.
Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process - including the online application and/or overall selection process - you may contact us at Accommodation Requests. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.
Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.
Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.
Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.