Event Sales Specialist - US

Location Chicago Address Chicago, Illinois Employment Type Full time Location Type Hybrid Department Sales Compensation $51K – $60K About Us Perk (formerly TravelPerk) is the intelligent platform for travel and spend management. Built to tackle the time‑consuming, manual work that gets in the way of real work, our tools automate everything from travel bookings to expenses, invoice processing, and more. By eliminating this shadow work that wastes hours, erodes morale, and saps innovation, we’re on a mission to power real work, with real impact. We’re trusted by more than 10,000 companies worldwide, including Wise, On Running, Breitling, and Fabletics, and we’re tackling the 7 hours of lost productivity per employee each week, a $1.7 trillion problem. Founded in 2015, Perk has grown into a global company of more than 1,800 people across 12 offices globally, with headquarters in London and Boston. We combine innovation, control, and simplicity to transform how businesses work and how people feel at work. At Perk, we’re driven by our values, like being an owner, delivering a 7-star experience, and working as one team. We value curiosity, purpose, and mindset, not just knowledge, to unlock the power in your potential. Our talent team brings together leading minds from the travel and SaaS industries, representing over 70 countries. If you’re excited about having a real impact and shaping how millions of people experience work, we’d love you on the team. Visit to learn more. About the Role We are looking for people with an interest in travel but more importantly committed to providing a 7 star customer experience to our amazing customers. We want to grow our current MICE team with brilliant people who are passionate about working in a collaborative environment and who want to make a difference. What you’ll do Work closely with the wider sales organisation at Perk to increase client awareness of our new MICE offering aiming to increase the volume of opportunities generated, especially with the AM teams. The MICE Specialist will be responsible for managing predominantly smaller‑scale projects and mid‑yielding opportunities, focusing primarily, but not limited to, supporting long‑tail and SMB accounts globally. Put together RPFs for a global portfolio of customers and manage the process from proposal through to negotiation terms including site inspections (as relevant and appropriate) Coordinate operational process with the cross‑collaboration of the wider Perk teams as appropriate and based on customer’s requirements, overseeing set‑up of arrangements Dealing with phone calls and email requests/queries from existing and potential new Perk customers in a timely manner Supporting sales conversations in conjunction with SE’s and ESE’s for discovery purposes and helping potential customers understand our services. Providing Perk customers with suitable options and suggestions of the best way to meet their event or group travel requirements Handling of all conferences, events, groups, incentives and meetings worldwide Proactively maintaining relationships with Perk customers at all times and uncovering future opportunities Problem‑solving attitude anticipating customers needs and provide the appropriate customer service throughout the entire process; Processing responses to clients within the companies agreed service level agreements; To be aware of and act in accordance with all Company Quality Standard and Procedures To actively get involved in the process operated by the company and make suggestions on possible improvements; To be part of the team and actively help and assist colleagues as needed; To maximise on every opportunity generating additional revenue streams across all regions to support achieving overall Perk revenue targets and drive profitability To service successfully and at a high level MICE & Groups as Perk add‑on‑services What We’re Looking For Must haves: Previous experience of working in a venue sourcing / meetings & events team - preferably agency background A good knowledge of venue and event destinations across the Globe A great communicator, well organised and used to working to tight deadlines and under pressure A friendly and professional telephone manner Confident in negotiating rates with suppliers on the telephone Great time management A positive, flexible attitude and a great team player Nice to haves: Experience working with a MICE booking tool such as Cvent Solid knowledge of event venues/hotels and destinations worldwide What we offer : Receive competitive compensation and equity ownership in Perk Rest and recharge with our generous allocation of 20 vacation days and 12 public holidays Enjoy the flexibility of three medical plans to choose from, with company contributions and an HSA when enrolling in an HDHP medical plan Take control of your physical health with additional comprehensive benefit plans, covering dental, vision and Wellhub’s gym subscription from your start date Rest assured that you’re covered by life and disability policies from your start date, with options to add extra protection through voluntary buy‑up plans Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan with company matching contributions Care for your furry friends through partner discounts on pet insurance Join our unforgettable Perk events, including our spectacular annual summer party Always feel supported with Spring Health, our market‑leading wellbeing partner, providing fast, comprehensive access to 12x therapy and 12x coaching sessions for you and your loved ones Focus on your family with 12‑16 weeks’ paid parental leave Contribute to your community with 16 paid hours per year to spend volunteering for your dearest charitable causes Broaden your horizons with up to 20 "Work from Anywhere" days per year Follow your passions and take a four‑week, fully paid sabbatical once you reach 5 years Let us help you move to one of our hubs with relocation support Compensation : Compensation for this role is a combination of salary and stock options. The anticipated base salary range is $51,000 - $60,000 per year. Actual compensation may vary based on specific qualifications, experience, and other job‑related factors. How We Work At Perk, we take an IRL‑first approach to work, where our team works together in‑person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be based within commuting distance of our hubs. We fundamentally believe in the value of meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, creativity and ultimately making us a great place to work. For certain roles, we can help with relocation from anywhere in the world, English is the official language at the office. Please submit your resume in English if you choose to apply. Do not forget to submit an updated portfolio and/or resume. Perk is a global company with a diverse customer base, and we want to make sure the people behind our product reflect that. We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means you’re welcome at Perk regardless of how you look, where you’re from, or anything else that makes you, well, you. Protect Yourself from Recruitment Scams All official communication from Perk will always come from email addresses ending in @perk.com or @externalperk.com, our verified social media channels, or recruiters listed on our official LinkedIn page. We will never ask you to pay for equipment, training, or fees, request sensitive personal information such as bank details early in the process, or communicate through unofficial apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal. If you receive a message claiming to be from Perk that seems suspicious, please do not respond. Forward it to View email address on click.appcast.io, and we will confirm whether it is legitimate. Compensation Range: $51K - $60K #J-18808-Ljbffr