SENIOR EVENT PLANNER - EVENTIONS

Senior Meeting And Event Planner Working as a Senior Meeting and Event Planner, you are responsible for management of special events for Eventions at Microsoft, on the Puget Sound campuses. 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: Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Expertise in VIP level, complex and events with high visibility Vendor and budget management Lead in executing special events Demonstrates outstanding leadership, expertise, management and consultation skills when conducting business with clients, vendors and to the Eventions team Ability to anticipate areas of risk and implement creative solutions Creation of RFP's 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. 5+ year's meeting/event planning background and significant experience in production style planning. CMP certification a plus. Have a least five 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 Work Environment: Global World Class Executive Level Guests Business Professional High Discretion Limited Access Rapid Evolution and Change Apply to Eurest today!

Created: 2026-03-04