Meeting And Event Planner - Eventions

Salary: $81,000 – $81,500 per year

Compass Group USA, a leading provider of food service 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 an 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.
• Deliver profitable new business revenue growth.
• Develop and grow 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.
• Manage events for Eventions on the Puget Sound Campuses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• At least 3-5 years of hotel or conference center experience.
• Superior quantitative, oral and written communication 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.

• 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, see compensation policy 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 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.