MEETING AND EVENT PLANNER - EVENTIONS

Compass Group, North America

Redmond, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$81,000–$81,500 Per Year

SKILLS

Budgeting, Business Growth, Catering Services, Communication Skills, Conferences, Corporate Event Management, Customer Experience, Customer Service Management, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Disability Insurance, Employee Benefits, Event Management, Federal Laws and Regulations, Flexible Spending Accounts, Food Delivery, Leadership, Life Insurance, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, People Management, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Revenue Growth, Sales, Sales Management, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Vision Plan, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Redmond, WA

POSTED

19 days ago

Eurest **Salary:** $81000 - $81500/year **Pay Grade: 12** **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** 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! **Essential Functions and Responsibilities:** + 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. + Deliver profitable new business revenue growth. + 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. + Coordinate and communicate with internal and external teams to ensure seamless execution. + 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. + Be proactive of trends and potential issues. + Provide seamless management of events with very high-level customer service. + Management of events for Eventions on the Puget Sound Campuses. + Perform other duties as assigned. **Qualifications:** + Have a least 3-5 years hotel or conference center experience + Superior quantitative, oral and written communications and problem-solving/strategizing skills + Proven experience in corporate event planning and execution + Strong sales and negotiation skills + Exceptional organizational and time management abilities + Proficient in data entry and experience working with large amounts of data + Excellent written and verbal communication skills + Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality + Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment + Self-motivated with a proactive and problem-solving attitude + High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability. + Proficiency in event management software and Microsoft Office Suite **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/) **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) + 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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Compass Group, North America

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