Senior Business and Events Manager

• Eventions
• Redmond, WA Eurest
• 3.4 Redmond, WA Job Details Full-time $100,000
• $110,000 a year 9 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount Life insurance Retirement plan Pet insurance Qualifications Staff supervision Customer relationship building Client relationship development Client management Managing events in a senior hospitality management role Productivity software Senior leadership

Full Job Description Salary:

$100000

• $110000 /year

Pay Grade:

15

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 The Senior Business Manager oversees the operations of the team and Manages the Business Manager who oversees the Event Planners. Support all logistics and operational activities. This role is responsible for team readiness, deliverables, and SLAs'. Management responsibilities include providing daily supervision, guidance, and support to the team, as well as maintaining strong knowledge of each program to ensure alignment across centers. Additionally, the Senior Business Manager is responsible for managing client relationships, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving the implementation of new processes across teams.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Partner with stakeholders at Eventions and other segments and maintain strong knowledge of the various programs ensuring cohesion and customization as needed. Strategize with the General Manager, Director, and Regional Director on operational processes & procedures by analyzing business needs & goals at a daily program & operational level. Additionally, maintaining all necessary role-specific documentation, including but not limited to email templates, training manuals, and SharePoint sites. Lead strategic planning initiatives to support industry growth, the expansion of supported sites, and changing customer and stakeholder demands. Maintain top-quality hospitality vendors; establishing efficient processes to ensure consistent and seamless experience for our guests (technical assistance, catering, transportation, interpretation, dinner reservations, furniture changes, etc.) Partner with Internal Teams, such as Catering, Concierge, Tech, and external vendors to ensure seamless execution of all events. Organize & manage updates of key information & resources in OneNote & on SharePoint, sharing updates with the team & stakeholders as needed. Thoroughly understand the Internal Tool & reporting features, acting as the team liaison for all questions, concerns & new feature requests. Foster strong long-term relationships with clients, stakeholders, and vendor teams, promoting collaboration and teamwork across centers. Provide backup support to the General Manager when needed. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Provides leadership to the Business Manager and has oversight of the Planning team. Provide daily support and ensuring service levels are met. Develop and execute the staffing plan, including recruitment, hiring, transferring, termination, payroll, scheduling, and backup plans. Manage the onboarding and training of new lead planners and planners, as well as awareness training for other teams. Perform all talent management functions for the department, including onboarding readiness, monitoring & managing performance, establishing KPIs and delivering performance appraisals. Track and calculate inventory, metrics & reporting are tracked and calculated efficiently, ensuring that these can be used in business reviews to leadership.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite and current on Microsoft Industry Trends. Able to quickly learn new tools/software. 7-10 years of experience in Customer Service 5+ years of experience leading and developing teams. 3-5 years of experience planning executive events. Experience planning business events

• product releases, Trade Shows, conferences, etc.

Event planning certification; such as CMP or CSEP is a plus. Exceptional professionalism and client-focused mindset, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of business clients. Strong leadership, interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent communication skills are a must (both verbal & written). Must be process oriented, organized and have attention to detail, yet also be flexible. Self-motivated and able to keep up in a strategic and fast paced environment. Independent, yet able to follow guidelines well and shows a good sense of judgment. Also able to work well on a team. Comfortable communicating with a global community, i.e. various cultures and languages. Organized and task driven. Strong documentation and communication skills. Apply to Eurest today! Eurest is a member of Compass Group USA Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story Associates at Eurest 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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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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. Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.