Conference And Event Planner

at  Compass Group

We’re currently recruiting a dedicated Conference And Event Planner to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Levy on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Conference And Event Planner, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

• Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
• Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
• Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• Meals on duty
• Vodaphone discounts
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days + BH’s and additional day off for your birthday
• 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
• Competitive and supportive family benefits
• Day off for baby’s first birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• On-going training & development and career pathways
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products

Could you bring your spark to Levy? Here’s what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Working with the Commercial Sales Manager and Commercial Sales Director to develop and implement a strategic sales plan to drive new Exhibition business and retention of existing accounts for the venue.
• To raise the profile of the company with existing and new clients working in partnership with the ExCeL Sales teams.
• Support the Head of Events and Sales and Event team members through effective communication and implementation of processes resulting in a strong, effective and sales focused team.
• To manage the Conference + Event proposal procedure with venue client to ensure commercially sound, competitive and profitable financial deals for the benefit of the business and venue alike, whilst ensuring customer requirements and expectations are met.
• To ensure proactive and clear communication with the venue teams to develop and sustain professional relationships with a clear focus on the end customer.
• Develop customer relationships and adopt a robust first-class customer service approach and culture across the ELH team as a whole

Our ideal Conference And Event Planner will:

• Minimum 5 years experience in a Conferencing/hospitality/catering or food service industry (essential)
• Previous hospitality, sales and account management experience required
• Familiar with Food and Beverage trends, industry awareness
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Good listening skills and attention to detail
• Commercial awareness
• High level of resilience and the ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to flourish in a competitive industry
• A great sense of self-motivation, ambition and determination
• Ability to achieve desired results both individually and as a part of a team
• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills
• Good self-management skills and ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Computer literate and confident in ExCeL, Word, Outlook

As part of Compass you’ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK’s biggest businesses.
Job Reference: com/1809/92706001/52495068/WJ
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thriveÑbecause diversity is our strength

• Working with the Commercial Sales Manager and Commercial Sales Director to develop and implement a strategic sales plan to drive new Exhibition business and retention of existing accounts for the venue.
• To raise the profile of the company with existing and new clients working in partnership with the ExCeL Sales teams.
• Support the Head of Events and Sales and Event team members through effective communication and implementation of processes resulting in a strong, effective and sales focused team.
• To manage the Conference + Event proposal procedure with venue client to ensure commercially sound, competitive and profitable financial deals for the benefit of the business and venue alike, whilst ensuring customer requirements and expectations are met.
• To ensure proactive and clear communication with the venue teams to develop and sustain professional relationships with a clear focus on the end customer.
• Develop customer relationships and adopt a robust first-class customer service approach and culture across the ELH team as a whol