ASSOCIATE MEETING PLANNER

Compass Group•Richmond, VA

2d•$25 - $26

About The Position

As a Meeting and Event Associate Planner, you will contribute to the operation’s success by coordinating details for conferences, meetings, and special events. You will offer personalized solutions for our clients and work with our operations team to make sure we exceed our client’s expectations.

Requirements

Meeting or event planning experience.
Superior quantitative, oral and written communications and problem solving/strategizing skills.
Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Acts as a liaison between the conference center and all customers.
Prepares all group service orders by using room reservation software.
Works closely with the Audio Visual and Conference Services Departments to ensure room set-ups, Audio Visual needs, and special requests are handled.
Works closely with the Food and Beverage Department for food quality, menu maintenance and assessing customer feedback.
Works directly with the Sales Training Department to ensure that all details of their trainings/meetings are arranged and space reserved appropriately.
Assists in analyzing all aspects of the Training Center operation and reports back on any aspect that does not seem to be functioning properly.
Assists in analyzing and creating quarterly Operational Review Reports including PowerPoint slides and compiling data from the space management system.
Performs other duties as assigned.