Event Sales Coordinator

The Rock Family of Companies is made up of nearly 100 separate businesses spanning fintech, sports, entertainment, real estate, startups and more. We’re united by our culture – a drive to find a better way that fuels our commitment to our clients, our community and our team members. We believe in and build inclusive workplaces, where every voice is heard and diverse perspectives are welcomed. Working for a company in the Family is about more than just a job – it’s about having the opportunity to become the best version of yourself.

Rock Events is a premiere team of event professionals who sell some of the most sought-after event spaces in the city of Detroit, in addition to providing event production, business travel and hospitality services to Rocket Companies. Borne out of the Rock Family of Companies, Rock Events has managed many of Detroit’s largest gatherings for more than a decade. 

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in wedding and event sales
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
• Flexibility to work unusual and often long hours, including evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job Summary

As the Event Sales Coordinator, you'll be responsible for the sales and onsite venue execution for weddings, social, and corporate events within a growing portfolio of event spaces. You'll form relationships with vendors, clients and partners to manage successful events from start to finish while providing a world-class experience.

Responsibilities

• Market, sell, and coordinate projects and events in event venues, with a focus on wedding and social business
• Execute day-to-day operations of an event by overseeing all setup, breakdown and other activities to ensure a smooth event flow
• Coordinate and assist clients from initial inquiry through event execution, including showcasing venues, creating venue proposals, building event floor plans, detailing event resumes and soliciting client feedback
• Reconcile all event costs through the generation of invoices, payment schedules and contracts
• Offer vendor recommendations to clients and ensure vendors adhere to venue guidelines
• Collect certificates of insurance from clients and vendors
• Sell beverage packages and maintain a comprehensive understanding of beverage policies 
• Coordinate with audio-visual, security, parking, facilities and other teams to ensure that all preparations are made for an event
• Assist in managing marketing materials, including social media accounts and website content
• Keep up with industry trends and attend educational networking sessions
• Complete annual compliance trainings to maintain adherence to safety guidelines

Benefits and Perks 

Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks. 

Who We Are 

Rocket Companies® is a Detroit-based company made up of businesses that provide simple, fast and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. The name comes from our flagship business, now known as Rocket Mortgage®, which was founded in 1985. Today, we’re a publicly traded company involved in many different industries, including mortgages, fintech, real estate and more. We’re insistently different in how we look at the world and are committed to an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard. We’re passionate about the work we do, and it shows. We’ve been ranked #1 for Fortune’s Best Large Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance List in 2022, named #5 on People Magazine’s Companies That Care List in 2022 and recognized as #7 on Fortune’s list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2022