Job Description
The Campus Events Team designs and produces events that bring together executives, partners, customers, and employees. We are seeking a candidate who is passionate about hospitality and events to join our Chicago based events team. Our events vary from in-person, virtual, and hybrid experiences. Success in this role requires agility, clear and compelling communications, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally. This individual will work closely with Security, Space Planning, Facilities, Workplace and Guest Services Teams to deliver successful events.
- Responsible for the operational excellence of our meetings/events and the holistic guest experience including but not limited to: customer meetings, executive receptions, intimate dinners, town halls and employee events
- Continuously research and report innovative and creative event and entertainment options
- Understand Salesforce brand and product positioning with the ability to ensure consistent, on-brand messaging for all events
- Continuous development of team playbooks and standard operating procedures
- Organize logistics, from beginning to end, for customer facing meetings, town halls, etc.
- Pre, onsite and post event logistical management
- Key stakeholder for G-Cal calendar management for internal event space
- Co-Manage vendor relationships (agencies, vendors, caterers, etc.) and work with internal teams.
- Liaise and negotiate with vendors to achieve the most favorable terms for goods and services
- Management of event statistics and ad hoc reporting
Required Skills & Experience
- Corporate events experience
- Highly personable and customer service focused with great attention to detail
- Experience in managing budgets, financial planning and tracking
- Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to creatively negotiate demands
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) is necessary
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.