Katelyn E. Schacht

Director of US Sales at Eventsforce

Katelyn E. Schacht has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Katelyn E. most recently worked at Cvent as an Enterprise Account Manager starting in May 2023. Prior to that, they held the position of Director of US Sales at Eventsforce starting in October 2021.

Schacht's previous experience includes roles at Marriott International, where they worked from February 2016 to November 2021. During their time at Marriott, they held the positions of Senior Sales Executive and Complex Senior Sales Manager. In these roles, they were responsible for maximizing revenue and increasing hotel profit, developing and maintaining client relationships, negotiating rates and concessions, conducting tours and presentations, and responding to leads.

Before working at Marriott International, Schacht worked at Hyatt Regency O'Hare from February 2015 to April 2017. Their roles at Hyatt included Group Sales Manager and Meeting Connections Sales Manager. In these positions, they focused on maximizing room revenue, developing client relationships, responding to leads, negotiating rates and contracts, and attending sales and meeting planner events.

Schacht also gained experience at Illinois State University and Hilton Hotels Worldwide. At Illinois State University, they worked in the Alumni Relations Office for a brief period in 2010. At Hilton Hotels Worldwide, they worked at The Drake Hotel from September 2009 to February 2010.

Overall, Schacht has a strong background in sales, account management, and hotel events.

Katelyn E. Schacht attended Illinois State University from 2006 to 2010, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Integrated Marketing Communications.

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Timeline

  • Director of US Sales

    October, 2021 - present