Account Coordinator

Overview

Smithbucklin, a 650-person, employee-owned professional services company with more than 70 years of success serving the association market, is looking for an Account Coordinator to join our team in the Chicago Office
. SDI, a division of Smithbucklin, is an industry-recognized leader in full-service corporate meetings, incentive, and event management. SDI serves a wide range of clients in the medical, insurance, industrial and corporate arenas, creating programs for audiences ranging from 50 to 3,000. 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).

At Smithbucklin, we embody a culture driven by optimism, ambition, expertise and thoughtfulness, where every team member is empowered to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Join us in shaping the future of association management, where our values serve as the cornerstone of our success. The ideal candidate has a history of strong account support and building relationships while handling multiple client and project responsibilities.

Account Coordinators will need to have exceptional interpersonal skills with strong problem-solving capabilities.

• Support the planning of corporate meetings and incentive travel programs, both domestically and internationally
• Facilitate site search and selection for corporate meetings/travel programs
• Facilitate contract negotiations and administration
• Coordinate program expenses and budgets
• Plan and manage food and beverage requirements
• Support travel programs on-site, as needed

• Possess strong organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure
• Have high attention to detail and the ability to perform duties with a relatively high level of independence
• Are willing and able to travel domestically and internationally

• 2-3 Years of Event Planning experience in Corporate Meetings and Incentives
• Advanced Communication Skills
• Proficiency with basic computer programming, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Familiarity with STOVA 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 transferable 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. Smithbucklin is a hybrid work environment with in-office days established as Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

Employees will work a standard 40-hour week, with the possibility of additional hours based on project deadlines. The salary for this role will be based on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and relevant experience. Additionally, successful candidates may qualify for a discretionary bonus up to and including 5% of base pay. The expected pay for this role is: $60,000-$65,000.

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.