EVENT SUPPORT MANAGER - WA

Eurest

Salary : $88000 - $92000 / year

Pay Grade : 13

Other Forms of Compensation :

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities.

We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.

Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results.

And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.

Job Summary

As an Event Support Manager for Eventions on Puget Sound Campuses, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our events by providing comprehensive support in planning, coordination, and execution.

This position demands a detail-oriented individual with excellent organizational and communication skills, capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.

This role also assists the senior management team with leadership responsibilities.

Managerial Responsibilities :

• Support the Business Manager with overall team performance and development
• Primary support for event team in event development and customer communication
• Act as MOD as assigned
• Other projects as assigned by Management

Essential Functions & Responsibilities :

• Expertise in VIP level, complex and events with high visibility
• Vendor management
• Lead in executing special events
• Stay informed with industry standards and share new ideas with the Eventions team members
• Supports the culture in being of service
• Schedule appropriate interdepartmental / vendor meetings for the operational aspects of coordinating conference / meeting requirements, which include pre-planning meetings or a pre-conference meeting for the customer and specific vendors
• Determine customer needs and sales potential
• Meet sales goals, as set by Management
• Identify new business growth
• Responsible for growing brand awareness
• Attend marketing and networking opportunities
• Be well versed in policies and procedures and provide excellent customer service while adhering to those policies
• Provide guidance and be a resource for Event Services support teams and other vendors on site for events
• Lead site visits to review event needs and specifications
• Thoroughly and professionally communicate with customers and internal departments
• Recommend changes, updates and service levels
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Have a least 5+ years meeting / event planning experience is required
• 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
30+ days ago