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EVENT MEETING PLANNER

Company:
compass-group.com
Location:
Richmond, VA, 23220
Posted:
May 21, 2025
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Description:

Position Title: EVENT MEETING PLANNER

Reports To:

Salary: Experienced

Pay Grade: 12

Other Forms of Compensation:

ESFM is the corporate facilities management (FM) division of Compass Group USA, a Gold-level Corporate Sustaining Partner of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and a Platinum Corporate Member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).

ESFM self-performs 80% of all FM services provided to clients. Our portfolio of solution categories includes Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, ESG Programming, Laboratory Support Services, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Landscaping & Grounds Management, Workplace Solutions and Managed Services.

This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees. ESFM’s clients include many household names from the life sciences, technology, oil & gas and manufacturing markets.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email .

Job Summary

Job Summary:

Working as a Meeting and Event Planner, you are responsible for Guest Services for a Conference Center. You will manage 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 the Training 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 two 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

Exceptional customer service abilities

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ESFM is a member of Compass Group USA

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story

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. 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.

Eurest Services maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at ESFM 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:1426470

ESFM

Brandy Wilson

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