Sales and Events Coordinator

Job overview

The Sales and Events Coordinator role is onsite in Springfield, IL, with starting compensation of $18 per hour. The Country Inn & Suites of Springfield seeks to meet hotel revenue, profit, and guest-satisfaction goals through booked business and coordinated event execution. The coordinator supports hotel sales by booking business, gathering client requirements, and coordinating event details with other departments. The role also helps ensure room setups and documentation are ready, follows up with clients, and handles related sales and administrative work.

What you'll do

• Provide professional and courteous guest service
• use the CRM database to track existing and prospective clients
• conduct property tours and outside sales calls as needed
• gather event details and complete client documentation
• obtain payment methods for contracts or groups at least 72 hours before events
• communicate event details to departments
• coordinate room setups and check function rooms before arrivals
• follow up with clients
• complete administrative duties and coordinate sales-team coverage for booked events.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sales and events coordinator

hotel sales

event coordination

springfield il

62703

springfield lodging llc

full-time

$18/hour

crm

client relations

room setup

guest service

nights and weekends

hotel events

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Free medical insurance for employees
• discounted spouse, child, and family coverage
• holiday pay
• Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers (PLAW)
• HSA
• PTO
• 401(k).

Why this role

Full-time, fully benefited position; starting pay of $18 per hour; 40+ hours per week, including nights and weekends as needed; high school diploma or equivalent required; one year of hotel, event-planning, or customer-service experience preferred.

About the employer

Springfield Lodging LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels. Sector: 72.