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Compass Group, North America SENIOR EVENT PLANNER - EVENTIONS in Redmond, Washington
Eurest
Salary: $81,000 - $90,000 /year
Pay Grade: 13
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
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 guest’s needs are met with high level of customer services. Additionally, you will be responsible for the following:
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
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 to the Eventions team
Ability to anticipate areas of risk and implement creative solutions
Creation of RFP's
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
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required.
5+ year’s meeting/event planning background and significant experience in production style planning.
CMP certification a plus.
Have a 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
Work Environment:
Global \ World Class
Executive Level Guests
Business Professional
High Discretion
Limited Access
Rapid Evolution and Change
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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.