Sales Engagement Coordinator

Job Position : Sales Engagement Coordinator

Wage : $60,000 yearly

Job Type : Full-Time Hybrid (In-Office / Remote).

Location : Lincolnwood, IL

Why This Role?

You're ready to take your organizational and communication skills to the next level-and we're here to help you grow. At Food For Thought , you won't just be "support staff." You'll be an essential player in how we win business, create memorable events, and keep things running smoothly by working closely with cross-functional teams to drive shared goals.

This hybrid role plays a vital part in the success of client events, from behind-the-scenes logistics to client-facing communication. You will work with our Workspace Solutions, Drop Off Catering and Full-Service Event divisions. You'll be part of a fast-paced, collaborative team that values flexibility, initiative, and precision.

This is the job for you if you're the type who thrives in fast-moving environments, enjoys collaborating with different teams, and loves when no two days look exactly the same.

What You'll Do

• Sales Support :

Help put together proposals, contracts, floor plans, and creative event materials. Research new leads, organize databases, and help connect inbound inquiries to the right person.

Keep our CRM spotless, track key sales metrics, and create reports that give leadership insights to make better decisions.

Assemble event packets, signage, and supplies. Keep the office flowing and systems humming.

Manage client / vendor insurance docs (yep, it's important).

Work side-by-side with Sales Managers and connect with teams across Operations, Marketing, Production, Accounting, and Logistics.

What We Are Looking For

Extra credit if you have : CRM experience, hospitality sales background, or the ability to stay cool when things get busy.

Why Join Us?

Benefits & Perks

At Food For Thought , the average tenure is 5 years-well above industry standards. We don't just hire you for the role; we hire you to grow with us.

Ready to build a career where your work truly matters? Apply today and join a team that's shaping the future of hospitality.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.

EEO Statement

Food For Thought provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

E-Verify Participation

Food For Thought participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.