Eurest USA
Overview EVENT PLANNER - REDMOND, WA at Eurest USA. Compass Group USA, a leading provider of foodservice and support services, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Corporate Event Planner to join the team in Redmond, WA. In this sales and hospitality role, you will plan and execute corporate events, ensuring an exceptional experience for customers. The position requires excellent organization, multitasking, and a passion for delivering outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities Plan, organize, and execute a high volume of corporate events, including conferences, meetings, and morale events.
Collaborate with customers to understand event objectives, preferences, and budgetary needs.
Manage sales goals as set by Business Managers and Marketing, focusing on seasonal menus, theme menus, capturing new events, and customer tastings.
Deliver profitable new business revenue growth and develop and grow the customer base.
Provide guidance and be a resource for on-site support teams and other vendors; lead site visits to review event needs and specifications.
Manage multiple events simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met; coordinate and communicate with internal and external teams for seamless execution.
Communicate available services, recommendations, policies, fees, and other event needs to customers via email, phone, Teams, or in person.
Be proactive about trends and potential issues; provide seamless event management with high-level customer service.
Manage events for Eventions on Puget Sound Campuses; perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications 3–5 years of hotel or conference center experience (or equivalent).
Strong quantitative, oral and written communications, and problem-solving skills.
Proven experience in corporate event planning and execution; strong sales and negotiation abilities.
Excellent organizational and time management skills; proficient data entry and ability to work with large datasets.
Excellent written and verbal communication; detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; self-motivated with proactive problem-solving attitude.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability; proficiency in event management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Work Environment Global / World Class environment with executive level guests
Business professional setting; high discretion and limited access
Rapid evolution and change
Benefits and Other Information Associates at Eurest are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, holiday time off (varies by site/state), flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, and more. Additional benefits information is provided for positions in Washington State and other locations as applicable. Eurest is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Equal Opportunity Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair treatment of applicants and associates regardless of race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
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