Meeting & Event Planner

Location: Chesterfield, MO
Department: Sales/Meeting & Events
Reports To: Meeting & Event Manager
Salary Range: $53,732 to $80,599 annually, plus bonus opportunity

As a Meeting & Event Planner, you will be responsible for the planning, execution, and evaluation of corporate meeting activities from start to finish including site selection, vendor selection, contract negotiation, registration site builds, menu planning, project management, housing management, entertainment, travel, registration and budgeting.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead planning process with key stakeholders by assessing meeting objectives and logistical requirements. Manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines to produce desired outcomes
• Perform due diligence in vendor selection and contract negotiations
• Develop and maintain internal processes to ensure consistent improvements in performance
• Perform intermediate budgetary duties including expense management and budget creation
• Work collaboratively with meeting team to ensure delivery of high-quality events
• Apply lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Effective communication and follow-up skills
• Professional and positive attitude
• Ability to cope with fast-paced environment
• Ability to operate under pressure to keep critical deadlines
• Meeting & event planning or hospitality industry experience

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Critical thinking and analysis skills
• Creativity
• Organizational skills
• Demonstrated aptitude for budget development and business analysis
• Experience using Cvent

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Travel - Moderate overnight travel required for event execution and site visits (approx. 15-20 nights per year). Ability to independently travel as without restriction, by all modes of transportation, including car, plane or train.
• Schedule - Ability to work flexible and occasional long hours as needed and onsite during events.

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We streamline the supply chain and build valuable partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.