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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.
The Senior Event Planner is responsible for management of high-level events for Eventions at Microsoft, on the Puget Sound campuses.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Expertise in VIP level, complex and high visibility events
- Vendor and budget management
- Lead in executing high level events
- Ability to plan and execute large executive conferences and multi-day summits
- Demonstrates outstanding leadership, expertise, management, and consultation skills when conducting business with customers, vendors and to the Eventions team
- Ability to anticipate areas of risk and implement creative solutions
- Creation and presentation of request for approval (RFP) to customers
- 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
- Ability to anticipate customer needs
- 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
- Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, promoting teamwork and effective communication.
- Point of contact for internal departments and vendors for on-site events
- Lead site visits to review event needs and specifications
- Superior oral and written communication skills with an Executive level audience and an innate attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing event requirements.
- Project Management and Meetings
- Strong attention to detail is a must
- Other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 5+ year’s meeting/event planning background and significant experience in production style planning.
- Superior quantitative, oral and written communications and problem-solving/strategizing skills
- CMP certification a plus.
- Basic calculations and Excel knowledge
- Ability to continually evaluate situations and re-prioritize accordingly
- Proficient in Microsoft Software Programs including Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point
- Experience with the industry reservation tool
- knowledge of meeting room sets
- Ability to operate a full line of audiovisual equipment
- knowledge of catering resources
- Ablity to type 60 wpm
- Excellent grammar and writing skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- The ability to perform under pressure
Apply to Eurest today!
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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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.
Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic 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)
- For positions in Washington State or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.
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