CONFERENCE PLANNER

Compass Group USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

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

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Flik Hospitality in New York manages guest services for a conference center, leading a team of coordinators and receptionists to ensure exceptional service. You will drive communication across departments, supervise event details, and oversee room reservations and catering coordination to meet client expectations.

This role emphasizes strong customer service, operational analytics, and collaboration with Sales Training, AV, and facilities teams to deliver successful meetings and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent conference services experience.
• Five years hotel or conference center experience preferred.
• Strong communications (oral and written) and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans and communicates customer needs to all departments.
• Coordinates trainings/meetings with Sales Training and reserves space.
• Acts as liaison between Conference Center and customers.
• Prepares group service orders using room reservation software.
• Coordinates room set-ups with AV and Conference Services teams.
• Works with Food & Beverage on menus and feedback.
• Assists GM in analyzing operations and creating quarterly reports.
• Compiles data from space management systems for reviews.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands‑on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

Job Summary:

Working as a Conference Planner, you are responsible for Guest Services for a Conference Center. You will oversee a team of coordinators and receptionists. 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:

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans and communicates to all departments the expressed need of the customer
• Works directly with the Sales Training Department to ensure that all details of their trainings/meetings are arranged and space reserved appropriately. Constantly communicates with them to keep abreast of changes, additions and customer comments
• Acts as a liaison between the Conference Center and all customers
• Prepares all group service orders by using room reservation software
• Works closely with the Audio Visual & Conference Services Departments to ensure room set-ups, A.V. needs, and special requests.
• Works closely with the Food & Beverage Department for food quality, menu maintenance and assessing customer feedback
• Assists the General Manager in analyzing all aspects of theTraining Center operation and reports back on any aspect that does not seem to be functioning properly
• Assists the General Manager in analyzing and creating quarterly Operational Review reports including PowerPoint slides and compiling data from the space management system

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not necessary if candidate has related conference services experience
• 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

Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• 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 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 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.