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Compass Group, North America is hiring: SENIOR EVENT PLANNER - EVENTIONS in Redm

Compass Group, North America, Redmond, WA, United States


Eurest

Salary: $81,000 - $90,000 /year

Pay Grade: 13

Other Forms of Compensation:

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most prestigious companies – in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in‑unit associates excel as they deliver world‑class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on‑site catering through vending innovations and more.

Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.

Job Summary
Working as a Senior Meeting and Event Planner, you are responsible for management of special events for Eventions on the Puget Sound campuses at Microsoft. You will be responsible for ensuring guests’ needs are met with a high level of customer service. Additionally, you will be responsible for the following:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Expertise in VIP level, complex and events with high visibility

Vendor and budget management

Lead in executing special events

Demonstrates outstanding leadership, expertise, management and consultation skills when conducting business with clients, vendors and to the Eventions team

Ability to anticipate areas of risk and implement creative solutions

Creation of RFP's

Stay informed with industry standards and share new ideas with the Eventions team members

Supports the culture in being of service

Schedule appropriate interdepartmental/vendor meetings for the operational aspects of coordinating conference/meeting requirements, which include pre‑planning meetings or a pre‑conference meeting for the customer and specific vendors

Determine customer needs and sales potential

Meet sales goals, as set by Management

Identify new business growth

Responsible for growing brand awareness

Attend marketing and networking opportunities

Be well versed in policies and procedures and provide excellent customer service while adhering to those policies

Provide guidance and be a resource for Event Services support teams and other vendors on site for events

Lead site visits to review event needs and specifications

Thoroughly and professionally communicate with customers and internal departments

Recommend changes, updates and service levels

Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.

5+ years meeting/event planning background and significant experience in production style planning.

CMP certification a plus.

Have at least five years hotel or conference center experience.

Abreast of industry trends.

Superior quantitative, oral and written communications and problem‑solving/strategizing skills.

Excellent overall computer skills with advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.

Proactive mindset to anticipate and support changes in our business.

Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior.

Exceptional customer service abilities.

Work Environment

Global / World Class

Executive Level Guests

Business Professional

High Discretion

Limited Access

Rapid Evolution and Change

Apply to Eurest today!

Eurest is a member of Compass Group USA

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_Wage-Transparency_Eurest.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_Wage-Transparency_Eurest.pdf

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Eurest maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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