Senior Event Planner - Eventions

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.

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

Pay Grade: 13

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

• 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 the Eventions team
• Ability to anticipate areas of risk and implement creative solutions
• Creation of RFPs
• 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

• 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.

• Global / World Class
• Executive Level Guests
• Business Professional
• High Discretion
• Limited Access
• Rapid Evolution and Change

• 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,  or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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…