MEETING AND EVENT PLANNER - EVENTIONS

Compass Group USA Inc•Redmond, WA

48d•$75,000 - $81,000

About The Position

Compass Group USA, a leading provider of foodservice and support services, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Corporate Event Planner to join our dynamic team in Redmond, WA. In this sales and hospitality role, you will be responsible for planning and executing corporate events, ensuring exceptional experience for our customers. The position requires excellent organizational skills, a knack for multitasking, and a passion for delivering outstanding customer service. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy the art of event planning, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Have a least 3-5 years hotel or conference center experience
Superior quantitative, oral and written communications and problem-solving/strategizing skills
Proven experience in corporate event planning and execution
Strong sales and negotiation skills
Exceptional organizational and time management abilities
Proficient in data entry and experience working with large amounts of data
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Self-motivated with a proactive and problem-solving attitude
High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
Proficiency in event management software and Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and execute a high volume of corporate events, including conferences, meetings, and morale events.
Collaborate with customers to understand their event objectives, preferences, and budgetary needs.
Manage sales goals, as set by Business Managers and Marketing, focusing on Seasonal menus, Theme menu, Capturing new events, Customer tastings, etc.
Deliver profitable new business revenue growth.
Responsible for developing and growing customer base.
Be well versed in Eventions policies and procedures and provide excellent customer service while adhering to those policies.
Provide guidance and be a resource for support teams and other vendors on site for the events.
Lead site visits to review event needs and specifications.
Manage multiple events simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines and deliverables are met in this fast-paced environment.
Coordinate and communicate with internal and external teams to ensure seamless execution.
Thoroughly and professionally communicate available services, recommendations, Eventions policies, associated fees, and other event needs to the customer via email, phone, Teams or in person.
Be proactive of trends and potential issues.
Provide seamless management of events with very high-level customer service.
Management of events for Eventions on the Puget Sound Campuses.
Perform other duties as assigned.