Events Planning Executive

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 teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results.

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! 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. 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.

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. Provide seamless management of events with very high-level customer service. Management of events for Eventions on the Puget Sound Campuses.

Have a least 3-5 years hotel or conference center experience Proven experience in corporate event planning and execution Proficient in data entry and experience working with large amounts of data Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality Proficiency in event management software and Microsoft Office Suite Executive Level Guests Eurest is a member of Compass Group USA Medical Dental Life Insurance/ AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) 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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. 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.

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. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.