Promotions Coordinator

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists with the conception, design and execution of promotions and special events for WCH Properties
• Develops the theme, format and budget specifications for specific promotions and Special Events
• Coordinates promotions and special events (New Year’s Eve parties and VIP parties etc.) by staffing events, preparing and distributing employee communications, identifying and contacting suitable vendors, placing and tracking equipment and supply purchases and overseeing placement of casino signage
• Evaluates success of promotional, special events and activities by generating reports, analyzing report data, and preparing written assessments and recommendations for review by Property Marketing Manager
• Tracks and pays promotion and special event expenses by receiving invoices, reviewing and verifying invoices for accuracy, and approving and submitting invoices to Accounting for payment
• Keeps promotional collateral and Digital Media on the floor up to date
• Acts as an entertainer and mascot for the property
• Offers excellent guest services based on BOP’s
• Creates a winning environment and congratulates the winners
• Maintains Social Media and makes suggestions on building a larger following
• Completes required paperwork and reporting for the promotion winners including winners’ releases and IRS 1099 forms

Job Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older
• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Marketing, Business Administration or Public relations – preferred
• Minimum two (2) years’ planning and executing promotions and events - required
• Must pass an interview panel regarding communication skills, guest services skills, and obvious demonstration of a naturally outgoing, friendly, helpful personality and positive attitude (job audition will be required)
• Excellent organizational skills, strong computer skills with experience in word processing, databases and spreadsheets
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, in English, effectively both verbally and in writing, and understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, communication, team building, and problem solving skills are required
• Ability to perform data entry assignments, complete forms, documents, and written reports, analyze data and make sound recommendations
• Must successfully pass job interview, including a guest service audition
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Must be able to deal effectively with diverse departments, external vendors and agencies, and have flexibility to work in an ever-changing environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Must be able to prioritize and perform multiple tasks and assignments
• Must be able to get along well with all levels of the organization and excel in a team oriented environment
• Must be able to maintain professionalism and composure
• Willing to travel and participate in training as recommended or required
• Must have an Occupational License (or the ability to obtain and maintain a license) pursuant to the Illinois Gaming Act and remain in good standing with the Illinois Gaming Board as a requirement for this position