ROOMING LIST COORDINATOR
Chicago, IL
Q1 Productions is currently recruiting an entry-level event manager to support the growing conference production group, based in the Chicago headquarters of the corporation. Our business intelligence programs include conference, training courses and forums that attract high-level executives from across the life science industry, and the appropriate candidate should feel confident in communicating with executives from around the world.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Identify, contract and review potential event venues
- Liaise with venues to determine availability & pricing
- Budgeting: Understanding constraints & managing budgets
- Negotiation with hotels & venues for key discounts
- Development & distribution of logistical information
- Management of rooming lists for 70 events per year
- Partnering with production director on banquet order
- Ensuring all event details are communicated correctly
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Candidate MUST have a confirmed University degree
- 2-3 years of APPLICABLE experience preferred, including:
- Work within a hotel or conference center
- Direct corporate event management
- Rooming list coordination experience
- Successful candidates will have strong written & verbal skills, be highly organized and able to manage up to 20 projects at once, and be motivated self-starters
- Must be very proficient with Microsoft Excel, SalesForce.com a plus
Please provide a cover letter stating why you are an ideal candidate for this role, quoting reference number M122. Applications will not be considered without a cover letter.
Q1 PRODUCTIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
