PLANNER, MEETING ASSOC - NE

Compass Group; Virginia, Richmond (MN, VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Meeting and Event Associate Planner, where your organizational skills will shine. In this dynamic role, you'll coordinate details for conferences and special events, ensuring client satisfaction through personalized solutions. Collaborate with various departments to create memorable experiences, while receiving hands-on training and support to grow your career. This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to flourish in a vibrant and engaging environment. If you have a passion for hospitality and event planning, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating meetings and events.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate details for conferences and special events.
• Act as a liaison between clients and the conference center.
• Prepare group service orders using reservation software.

Skills

Meeting or event planning experience

Superior quantitative skills

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficient in MS Office

Advanced Excel knowledge

PowerPoint proficiency

Tools

Room reservation software

Space management system

Job description

Flik Hospitality Group

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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

Summary: As a Meeting and Event Associate Planner, you will contribute to the operation's success by coordinating details for conferences, meetings, and special events. You will offer personalized solutions for our clients and work with our operations team to make sure we exceed our client's expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 and Conference Services Departments to ensure room set-ups, Audio Visual needs, and special requests are handled.
• Works closely with the Food and Beverage Department for food quality, menu maintenance and assessing customer feedback.
• Works directly with the Sales Training Department to ensure that all details of their trainings/meetings are arranged and space reserved appropriately.
• Assists in analyzing all aspects of the Training Center operation and reports back on any aspect that does not seem to be functioning properly.
• Assists in analyzing and creating quarterly Operational Review Reports including PowerPoint slides and compiling data from the space management system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Meeting or event planning experience.
• Superior quantitative, oral and written communications and problem solving/strategizing skills.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.

Apply to Flik today!

Flik is a member of Compass Group USA

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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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Flik Hospitality 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 for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID:1423035

Flik Hospitality Group

Jenah Freeman

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