Compass Corporate

Position Title: PROJECT SPECIALIST- COMPASS CREATIVE STUDIO (HYBRID)

A family of companies and experiences

As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. Our 225,000 associates work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

great people. great services. great results.

Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

Job Summary

As a Creative Project Specialist, you will project manage all aspects of the development and delivery of a variety of creative deliverables in support of our sales team including proposals, presentations and other print and digital collateral items as needed. Project Specialists must have excellent organizational skills, strong multi-tasking abilities, and be able to ensure all requirements for each project are being met. This is a highly visible role, supporting our sales team bring together subject matter experts from all levels within the company. They contribute to the overall strategy of a sales pursuit by leading the development of our creative approach with each project.

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

• 3+ years of project management experience

• Proficiency in Acrobat Pro and the full Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to use both Macs and PCs - understanding cross-utilizations/limitations

• Coordinating the creative development process and content strategy of multiple deadline-driven deliverables including proposals, presentations, microsites and collateral items

• Reviewing all documentation for a project including Request for Proposals (RFPs) or sales outlines to ensure all requirements are met while creating our response deliverables. RFP knowledge/experience a plus, especially related to facility management or foodservice

• Planning, directing and monitoring the development of each project deliverable from start to completion

• Collaborating with project team members both on the Creative Team, including Graphic Designers and Editors, and from across the company, such as Sales, Marketing and Operations to gathering all content needed and oversee the accurate completion of each deliverable

• Following team processes for implementing timelines, keeping projects on track and making sure deadlines are not missed

• Providing support for assignments given to project team members or subject matter experts as needed

• Locating, gathering and organizing content

• Writing proposal responses as needed in conjunction with project team members

• Communicating project timeline and status updates with all key stakeholders

• Brainstorming creative ideas for deliverables and staying current on industry-related design trends for multiple deliverable types such as document design for print and digital, production and packaging options, presentations both virtual and in-person, website design, video editing styles, etc

• Ability to handle multiple, complex projects simultaneously

• Ability to communicate clearly with team members and colleagues during meetings that are via-phone, virtual and in-person. Excellent presentation, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to adapt to and work with all personality types successfully, building cross-departmental relationships

• Ability to manage time, work flow and schedule in order to meet strict and sometimes aggressive deadlines while maintaining consistent quality performance

• Working quickly and efficiently alone or with a team, with focus and a keen attention to detail

• Ability to effectively work remotely

• Ability to occasionally work nights and weekends if needed to meet client deadlines

• Willingness to travel approximately 4-6 times per year

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in sales and strategy for RFP proposal responses and/or presentation development

• Creative/technical copywriting skills

• Adobe InDesign and additional Creative Suite program knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Apply to Compass Group today!

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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.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. 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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate 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)

Req ID: 1309907

Compass Corporate

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