Conference & Events Coordinator

Compass Group, North America; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

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

Job summary

Compass Group USA's Rapport division in Salt Lake City seeks a Conference Coordinator to manage meetings and events, liaising with executives and staff to ensure seamless planning. The role emphasizes proactive client service, space utilization, and coordinating A/V, catering, and logistics.

The position requires a four-year college degree preference, strong Microsoft Office skills, and hospitality planning experience. It offers career development within a global hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Four year college degree preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Two years of planning experience in hospitality industry.
• Proactive mindset to anticipate and support changes in our business.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and share information with staff.
• Exceptional customer service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Handling meeting room bookings, utilizing the reservation system and focusing on the strategic assignment of meeting space to maximize utilization.
• Sending initial confirmations in connection with bookings and following up at specified intervals prior to the event to confirm the status of the meeting, the accuracy of participant counts, the need for special equipment, etc.
• Coordinating a wide range of services for meetings which have been booked, including Audio Visual requirements, food and beverage requests, conference room set-ups, signage, distribution of materials, etc.
• Conferring with clients before, during and after their events, maintaining a positive relationship and responding to inquiries and requests in a timely manner.
• Communicating to all relevant internal departments and subcontractors the specific needs of the client, both in advance of and during meetings.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Hospitality planning experience

Customer service

Proactive mindset

Industry trend awareness

Event coordination support

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Compass Group USA's Rapport division in Salt Lake City seeks a Conference Coordinator to manage meetings and events, liaising with executives and staff to ensure seamless planning. The role emphasizes proactive client service, space utilization, and coordinating A/V, catering, and logistics.

The position requires a four-year college degree preference, strong Microsoft Office skills, and hospitality planning experience. It offers career development within a global hospitality group.