Event planner Group Concierge Job at Hornblower Cruises and Events in Chicago

About the Opportunity City Experiences is seeking a Group Concierge for our City Cruises operation in Chicago, IL.

Pay Range $24.00 - $26.00 / hr

About You This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences' RESPECT Service System.

Responsibilities Sales Focus

Develop a comprehensive knowledge of all regional vessels, products and enhancements.

As directed, take the lead on post-contract follow-ups including passenger count adjustments and upsells to groups, with the goal of driving incremental revenue.

Successfully upsells existing guests to higher-value options and enhancements.

Follows City Cruises guidance on when and how to follow up with clients to present revenue generation opportunities through order enhancements.

Handle objections as they arise by using vast product knowledge.

Ability to maintain a flexible weekly schedule, including night and weekend demand while conducting site visits, cruise detail meetings and meeting clients as needed to support the account management team.

Serve as a resource for the sales team, including conducting site visits, greeting clients upon boarding to be the local resource when a national account manager is not present in the local port.

Guest Service

Serve as the primary point of contact for client post-booking, including conducting site visits and meeting clients as needed.

Be present during highly detailed events and serve as the liaison between sales and operations.

High attention to detail, including complete and accurate product details communicated to the Food & Beverage and Operation teams to ensure proper product execution.

Ability to manage a minimum of 50 events per month, including handling all details for the cruise.

As directed, being present during highly detailed events serving as a liaison between sales and operations.

Develops strong rapport with the guest, thanking the guest for their business, gaining feedback, asking for referrals, rebooking, and firmly asking the client to fill out our survey.

Work with the General Manager and Director of Sales to resolve all guest issues in a timely manner.

Administrative

Manage all administrative and operational activities (including payment collection) to enhance the guest experience.

Answer all post-booking inquiries, leveraging deep understanding of vessel, products, enhancements, and pricing.

Ensure guests are billed correctly (including payment collection) for all extra services provided according to the signed contract with the support of the Account Manager.

Document guest interactions in Salesforce, emphasizing detailed notes and task management, and sending weekly reports as directed by the Director of Sales.

Compile necessary reports for bi-weekly meetings, ensuring all cruise details are visible for the sales and operations team.

Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications Bachelor's degree preferred with a minimum of 1 year of experience in a sales support or as an event coordinator

Communicate effectively in oral and written form

Maintain a high level of organization & be detail-oriented

Handle multiple tasks / projects at one time

Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by job responsibility

Listen effectively, assess the situation, determine relevant issues, & suggest solutions

Work with Microsoft Office applications (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends to accommodate site inspections and guest needs

About Us City Experiences' passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests / riders annually. If you're an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.

The RESPECT Service System embodies City Experiences' mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

EEO & Fair Chance Standard EEO Statement : EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and / or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and / or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

Fair Chance Act Addition : Hornblower will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with fair chance or other applicable laws and regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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