MEETING & EVENT PLANNING MANAGER

Compass Group USA; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 73,000; 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 is seeking a Meeting & Events Planning Manager to flawlessly execute conferences and events in Capital One’s managed meeting spaces. You'll handle bookings, AV, catering, and day‑of logistics to ensure seamless experiences and high client satisfaction.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of corporate event planning, outstanding organization, communication skills, and tech savvy with Google Suite and reservation systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of corporate or conference event planning experience.
• Strong organizational chops and ability to multitask under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Tech savvy with Google Suite and reservation systems; AV knowledge is a bonus.
• Positive, proactive attitude and strong rapport-building skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Willingness to flex hours based on client and event needs.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for event planning and execution.
• Manage reservations, room setups, AV needs, and catering coordination.
• Provide on-site support for events and liaise with facilities, guest services, and janitorial.
• Communicate effectively across channels to keep stakeholders informed.
• Track meeting space usage, offer optimization suggestions, and follow up for feedback.
• Handle walkthroughs, pre-cons, cancellations, and last-minute changes.
• Ensure event spaces are clean, functional, and ready to impress.

Skills

Event planning

Organizational skills

Communication

Tech savvy

Tools

Google Suite

Reservation systems

AV knowledge

Job description

Salary: $71000 - $73000 / year

What makes FLIK click

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

As a Meeting & Events Planning Manager, you’ll be the go‑to pro for executing seamless conferences and events within Capital One’s managed meeting spaces. From booking rooms to coordinating AV, catering, and day‑of logistics, you ensure everything runs like clockwork — while keeping client satisfaction front and center.

What You’ll Do

• Act as the main point of contact for event planning and execution
• Manage reservations, room setups, AV needs, and catering coordination
• Provide on‑site support for events and liaise with internal teams (facilities, guest services, janitorial, etc.)
• Communicate effectively across channels to keep stakeholders informed
• Track meeting space usage, provide suggestions for optimization, and follow up for feedback
• Handle event walkthroughs, pre‑cons, cancellations, and last‑minute changes like a pro
• Ensure event spaces are clean, functional, and ready to impress

What You Bring

• 3+ years’ experience in corporate or conference event planning
• Strong organizational chops and the ability to multitask under pressure
• Excellent communication skills — written, verbal, and interpersonal
• Tech savvy (Google Suite, reservation systems; AV knowledge is a bonus)
• Positive, can‑do attitude and natural rapport‑building skills
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs. and being on your feet most of the day
• Willingness to flex hours based on client and event needs

The Ideal Fit

• Proactive, resourceful, and thrives in fast‑paced environments
• Obsessed with the details and delivering top‑notch service
• Takes ownership and follows through — no hand‑holding required
• Keeps things running smoothly while keeping clients happy
• Passionate about hospitality and elevating the guest experience

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, or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug‑free workplace.