Sales Liaison and Catering and Events Coordinator - Hilton Chicago

The iconic Hilton Chicago Downtown is looking for a Sales Liaison / Catering & Events Coordinator. This is an excellent entry-level role for someone eager to learn, grow, and build a career within Sales, Catering, and Events at a landmark Hilton property. • *What will I be doing?** In this role, the primary focus is supporting the Group, Business Travel, and Leisure Sales teams with on-property service and site inspections. The individual will work closely with the management team and play a key role in facilitating site inspections, group client walk-ins, and other guest and client needs while on property. Specifically, you will: + Serve as primary liaison between Sales department and hotel departments + Attend property meetings to ensure open and timely communication is maintained between hotel and Sales teams + Review and report on Sales productivity highlights on a regular basis + Coordinate on-property site inspections for Sales Managers + Become an expert of hotel meetings space, room setup types, room capacities, guest room types, food menus, and F&B outlets + Facilitate site inspections and walk-in visits + Coordinate and execute special request for customers and Sales managers, including VIP arrivals and amenities + Support the Catering, Events, and Reservations teams in an administrative capacity • *What are we looking for?** + 1 year hotel experience + Guest facing experience + Teamwork, working with offsite remote team - as you will need to travel to Palmer House + ADA requirements - A lot of walking + Microsoft Office Required - Outlook/word • *Shift Pattern:** Flexible scheduling based off client sites and business demands The estimated hourly rate range is $23.00 to $25.00 and it is based on applicable and specialized experience and location. • *The Benefits** Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as: + Medical Insurance Coverage - for you and your family + Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO) + Complimentary Meals in the Team Member Restaurant + Complimentary Access to the Hotel Athletic Club + Go Hilton Hotel Discount program: 100 nights of discounted hotel stays + Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program, subject to eligibility + Parental leave to support new parents + 401K plan and company match + Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount + Continuing Education opportunities + Career growth and development + Recognition and rewards programs • *Job:** _Sales_ • *Title:** _Sales Liaison and Catering and Events Coordinator - Hilton Chicago_ • *Location:** _null_ • *Requisition ID:** _HOT0C8PQ_ • *EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans** Apply tot his job