CONFERENCE COORDINATOR

Job Summary

Connections is the branded term for the Wells Fargo corporate conference centers within their large administrative buildings. The Connections team manages collaborative, meeting, and event space in 13 markets across the United States. Our customers are Wells Fargo Employees, contract staff, and nonprofit organizations. This is an internal client facing role that provides the opportunity to combine your passion for delivering a high level of service, with excellent people skills, and an enthusiasm for getting issues resolved quickly to enhance the on-site experience for employees and clients.

Conference Coordinator Responsibilities

• Deliver a consistent, outstanding customer service experience
• Manage and book reservation requests; maintain room schedules through reservation system
• Serve as first point of contact for their specific location/site regarding Connections space - provide tours to clients as necessary
• Greet and provide directional assistance to all guest/facilitators as needed, be a welcoming first impression at Connections reception desk
• Manage and respond to all emails in the location-specific folders in shared Connections mailbox
• Respond in a timely manner when processing customer requests for reservations
• Provide consultative event coordinator services to customers, including catering, room set-ups, AV troubleshooting and general event logistics
• Perform set-up and clean-up for beverage service as needed
• Responsible for room setups; assuring room configurations are correct, ready 30 minutes prior to event start
• Knowledgeable in answering site specific questions regarding local amenities
• Responsible for maintaining Connections space, including submitting work orders as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned by manager

Minimum Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, especially customer friendly communications
• Must be comfortable speaking in front of an audience
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office product suite (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience working in technical/audiovisual environment
• Able to work independently, prioritize effectively and make decisions
• Able to adapt quickly to change and maintain a flexible approach when providing customer support
• Able to remain mobile for extended periods during workday
• Able to work a flexible schedule to include evening and weekend hours
• Able to lift 50 pounds

Preferred Skills

• Work experience with reservation software platforms
• Ability to navigate virtual meeting platforms i.e. Zoom, Skype, MS Teams
• Catering or other food service-related experience
• Communications, Event Planning or Hospitality background

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retailer 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
• Commute Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

About the Role

Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.