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Event Sales Specialist - US

Job Overview

Location

Chicago

Job Type

Full-time

Category

Sales

Date Posted

May 21, 2026

Full Job Description

đź“‹ Description

  • • Work closely with the wider sales organisation to increase client awareness of Perk’s new MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) offering and drive volume of opportunities, particularly in collaboration with Account Management (AM) teams.
  • • Manage predominantly smaller-scale projects and mid-yielding opportunities, with a primary focus on supporting long-tail and SMB accounts globally.
  • • Prepare and submit Request for Proposal (RFP) documents for a global portfolio of customers, managing the full process from proposal creation through negotiation of terms and conditions.
  • • Coordinate operational logistics with cross-functional Perk teams based on customer requirements, including oversight of event setup and service delivery.
  • • Respond promptly and professionally to incoming phone calls and email inquiries from existing and potential customers regarding event and group travel needs.
  • • Support sales conversations alongside Sales Engineers (SEs) and Enterprise Sales Engineers (ESEs) to conduct discovery and help prospects understand Perk’s services.
  • • Provide tailored options and recommendations to customers for meeting their event, conference, group travel, or incentive travel requirements.
  • • Manage all types of global events including conferences, corporate meetings, group travel, and incentive programs.
  • • Proactively maintain relationships with existing customers to uncover and nurture future business opportunities.
  • • Demonstrate a problem-solving attitude by anticipating customer needs and delivering high-quality service throughout the entire customer journey.
  • • Ensure all client responses are processed within the company’s agreed service level agreements (SLAs).
  • • Adhere to all company Quality Standards and Procedures in daily operations.
  • • Actively participate in company processes and provide constructive suggestions for operational improvements.
  • • Collaborate with and support colleagues as needed to foster a strong team environment.
  • • Maximize revenue potential by identifying and generating additional income streams across all regions to contribute to Perk’s overall revenue and profitability targets.
  • • Deliver high-level service for Event Sales and Group Travel as value-added add-on services to Perk’s core platform.

🎯 Requirements

  • • Previous experience working in a venue sourcing or meetings & events team, preferably with an agency background
  • • Demonstrated knowledge of global venue and event destinations
  • • Strong communication skills with a professional telephone manner and experience negotiating rates with suppliers over the phone
  • • Excellent time management and ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure
  • • Positive, flexible attitude and proven ability to function as a collaborative team player
  • • Organized approach to managing multiple projects and client requests simultaneously

🏖️ Benefits

  • • Competitive compensation package including salary, commissions, and equity ownership
  • • 20 vacation days and 12 public holidays annually
  • • Three medical plan options with company contributions and HSA eligibility under HDHP plans
  • • Comprehensive dental, vision, and Wellhub gym subscription benefits from day one
  • • Life and disability insurance coverage with voluntary buy-up options
  • • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
  • • Partner discounts on pet insurance
  • • 12-16 weeks paid parental leave
  • • 16 paid volunteer hours per year to support charitable causes
  • • Up to 20 paid "Work from Anywhere" days per year
  • • Fully paid four-week sabbatical after five years of service
  • • Relocation support available for candidates moving to one of Perk’s hubs
  • • Access to Spring Health for 12 therapy and 12 coaching sessions for employees and loved ones
  • • Annual summer party and other company events

Skills & Technologies

Spring
REST
Onsite
$72k-82k

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About Perk.com Inc.

Perk.com Inc. operates a cloud-based employee rewards and recognition platform that lets employers allocate points redeemable for merchandise, gift cards and experiences. The SaaS product integrates with HRIS and collaboration tools to automate milestone and peer-to-peer awards, provide analytics on engagement, and manage global tax-compliant fulfillment. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company serves mid-market to Fortune 500 clients seeking to reduce turnover and reinforce culture through real-time recognition programs.

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