Smithbucklin and one of its subsidiary companies, SDI Meetings & Incentives, is looking for an Account Manager to join our Chicago office. SDI is a recognized leader in the full-service corporate meeting, incentive and event management industry. SDI serves a wide range of clients in the medical, insurance, industrial and corporate arenas, creating programs for audiences ranging from 50 to 2,000.

SDI provides clients with a single point of contact and unparalleled expertise in site selection, hotel contract negotiation, vendor and supplier management, budget development and oversight, theme development and event design, production and event marketing. SDI expertly manages all program logistics and planning (onsite, pre- and post-event).

The ideal candidate has a history of strong account management and expertly builds relationships while handling multiple client responsibilities. Account Managers will need to have exceptional interpersonal skills with strong problem solving capabilities.  

What You Will Do...

·         Plan corporate meetings and incentive travel programs, both domestically and internationally

·         Conduct site selection for corporate meetings/travel programs

·         Oversee and facilitate contract negotiations

·         Manage client budgets

·         Plan food and beverage requirements

·         Manage travel programs on-site, as needed

This Role Might Be for You If…

·         Possess strong organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure

·         Have high attention to detail and the ability to perform duties with a relativity high level of independence

·         Are willing and able to travel domestically and internationally

Basic Qualifications

·         5 Years of Event Planning experience in Corporate Meetings and Incentives

·         Advanced Communication Skills

·         Proficiency with basic computer programming, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications

·         Familiarity with Aventri and/or Cvent is a plus

·         Database management experience is a plus

Where Do You Fit?

Whether you are just beginning your career or are a mid- or senior-level professional, working at Smithbucklin will offer you countless opportunities to develop transferrable skills, acquire meaningful knowledge and gain rich experiences at an accelerated pace. By working collaboratively with smart, ambitious, multi-talented, genuine and hardworking colleagues, you will build meaningful, deep and enduring relationships that will serve you well throughout your career, regardless of your chosen path. In addition, as a 100 percent employee-owned company, Smithbucklin offers all of our people – regardless of position or compensation – an equal chance to experience the fulfillment and reap the benefits of ownership. As owners, our employees control the destiny of Smithbucklin and are unified in the goal of building a great, enduring company.

Our hybrid environment offers you the option to work from home two days per week. Employees will work a standard 40-hour week, with the possibility of additional hours based on project deadlines.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Smithbucklin, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background investigation based on position.

Smithbucklin will not sponsor applicants for work visas and as a precondition of employment, you must be authorized to work in the United States permanently.