POSTED February 15, 2012

POSITION TYPE Full-time, Permanent Position
START DATE Immediate
COMSENSATION Commensurate with experience.

DESCRIPTION

Venue SIX10 is seeking a Sales Associate to join its growing staff. The position requires a dynamic, customer service focused, and detail oriented team player. Our event space, located within the Spertus Institute’s incredible Michigan Avenue facility is one of the premier venues in the City.  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Exhibit strong interpersonal and organizational skills with a respect and focus on quality;
• Possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Prepare accurate event proposals for clients;
• Create contracts accurately in reservation system software (ReServe);
• Follow up with clients in a timely manner;
• Develop strong interpersonal relationships with clients;
• Assist walk-in clients with table and event design.
• Work as a team with event managers, production staff and catering colleagues.

REQUIREMENTS

• Three years previous sales or sales support experience required;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with customers and communicate with all levels of staff;
• Self-Motivated with the ability to quickly learn new procedures and processes;
• Proven time management and organization skills;
• Excellent computer skills along with Microsoft Office expertise;
• Prior catering, event planning or other hospitality experience or education a plus.

CONTACT

For consideration please email/mail your cover letter and resume to:

Mark Akgulian
Director of Operations Spertus Institute
610 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605
makgulian@spertus.edu