Event Planner $33.85 per hour

6131 Telegraph Rd, Commerce, CA 90040, USA Req #2626

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Commerce Casino is the world’s largest card casino offering more than 200 tables. Established in 1983, the casino values its staff of over 2,500 employees and is proud to be known as “Where the World Comes to Play.” Commerce Casino offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), vacation time, and much more!

Primary Job Functions

Event Planner is experienced in event management/hospitality or related field to help produce events from conception through to completion. Must provide outstanding client service and organize memorable events that meet high quality expectations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications & Sales Force (Delphi) with training available. Must have a flexible work schedule.

• Assist the Senior Event Specialist & Sales Special Events Team in liaising with clients to find out their needs and keep them up to date on the progress of the planning process for their event.
• Assist in preparing the BEO learns from Senior Event Specialist packages, rates etc.
• Ensures the availability of attendants needed from various departments to ensure a successful event.
• Responsible for planning and organizing all in house meetings & events.
• Propose ideas to improve provided services and event quality.
• Communicate efficiently with internal departments.
• Exercise excellent interpersonal skills.
• Negotiate contracts with clients and service providers.
• Multitask efficiently.
• Identifying and solve client concerns.
• Select the best price for products and services.
• Efficient written and oral communications skills.
• Maintain Event Binder.
• Motivated self-starter.
  
  

The duties mentioned above are not set forth for the purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a position title or those to be assigned and performed temporarily outside of an employee’s normal line of work.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Meetings and Event Management or a related discipline such as hospitality, marketing or public relations.

Work Experience: At least 2-5 years of relevant professional experience is required in a fast-paced environment. Experience with Delphi software is required.

Other Requirements

Ability to:

• Carry out various tasks efficiently.
• Comply with instructions.
• Work under pressure.
• Communicate orally and in writing.
• Work as part of a team.
• Schedule and efficiently carry out activities within a timely manner.
• Listen compassionately to the needs of clients.
• Negotiate to get the best pricing for the client.
• Pay attention to details.
• Foresee problems and use appropriate problem-solving skills.
• Follow-up in a timely manner.
• Possess excellent time management and communication skills.
• Have Sales skills and build productive business relationships.
• Manage multiple projects independently.
  
  

SCHEDULED HOURS

Commerce Casino operates 24 hours, 7 days a week. Schedules may vary depending on business needs.

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly
  
  

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