CONFERENCE PLANNER

Compass Group USA; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

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

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Personal Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA in Plano, TX seeks a Meeting and Events Planning Manager to coordinate conference activities, acting as the primary liaison between clients and staff. You will schedule room reservations for managed spaces, arrange AV needs, and ensure smooth conferences and events.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Conference Services, Catering, and Audio Visual, finalizing planning details, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• 2 years of planning experience.
• Exceptional customer service abilities.
• Proficient computer skills and MS Office knowledge (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all conference group activities and act as liaison between group and staff.
• Schedule room reservations for managed spaces and arrange AV and presentation needs.
• Communicate with operating departments to finalize planning details.
• Check conference rooms and ensure AV equipment meets customer standards.
• Provide business center services and track information in the database.

Skills

Customer service

Planning

Tools

MS Office

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

The Meeting and Events Planning Manager is responsible for the coordination of all conference group related activities and will act as the primary liaison between the group and the staff of managed meeting space.They are the primary contact to schedule room reservations for managed spaces. They assist with booking, room configurations, any needed presentation supplies and AV needs. They are key to ensuring conferences and events go smoothly and seamlessly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Answers telephones and makes reservations for clients.
• Plans for use of the conference center.
• Communicates to operating departments including Conference Services, Catering, and Audio Visual as needed.
• Finalizes all planning details with clients and distributes to all operating departments.
• Checks all conference rooms and ensures Audio Visual equipment are set according to customer standards before client arrives.
• Provides business center services when requested.
• Tracks information in the database and runs end of day reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of planning experience.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and share information with staff.
• Exceptional customer service abilities.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.

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, 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.