Event Sales & Marketing Coordinator

Elite Event Services is a leading provider of special event services in Illinois and Missouri. Our office is in Edwardsville, IL just minutes from downtown St Louis. We specialize in full-service company picnics, city festivals, school functions, church events, and non-profit activities. Our goal is to provide the best service our industry has to offer to deliver unforgettable events. Please visit our website for more information on the services and events that we specialize in www.goeliteevents.com

We are seeking to fill our Event Sales & Marketing Coordinator position with an enthusiastic, career-minded individual, with a strong work ethic and a commitment to teamwork. This position has the responsibility for assisting with the many facets of the sales and marketing effort including supporting sales goals, developing, and extending various marketing programs, and proposal preparation, as well as vendor relations. This is a full-time position. Elite Event Services offers its employees with competitive compensation, paid time off, health/dental/vision insurance, Simple IRA retirement plan, paid holidays, and more.

Responsibilities

Client Relations & Sales Tasks – Incoming phone calls, respond to requests received through our website, preparing and follow-up on client proposals and contracts, and post event follow-up including surveys and accounts receivable.
Lead Generation & Prospecting - Actively identify and pursue new sales opportunities through various channels, including cold calls, networking, industry events, online research, and referrals.
Marketing Duties – Maintaining e-mail marketing database, designing e-mail marketing campaigns and timelines, creating marketing pieces, website maintenance, and social media marketing.
Team Collaboration - Work closely with event operations to ensure seamless event execution and client satisfaction.
Additional responsibilities to be assigned by company owners' based on candidate’s experience and skills.
Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven experience working in sales or marketing team environment.
Strong organizational with proven time management skills.
Above average desktop computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office Suite and a CRM database program
Ability to work independently, be creative, and goal oriented.
Demonstrated ability to develop on-going professional relationships with customers.
Abundant attention to detail
Bachelor’s Degree in related field and 2 years relevant experience. Experience in the event industry a plus.
We will require a clean background check and driving record upon an accepted offer. Join our team as our Event Sales & Marketing Coordinator and contribute to creating unforgettable experiences that leave lasting impressions!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:

Edwardsville, IL 62025 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:

Edwardsville, IL 62025: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person