About the Role
Sodexo is seeking a Conference Services Manager to oversee the planning and execution of meetings and events at a client site in New York, NY. This role is crucial for delivering a seamless and elevated meeting experience, working closely with clients and internal teams to ensure exceptional service.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all meeting rooms are clean, fully operational, and ready for scheduled meetings.
- Assist guests with connecting to and using conference room technology.
- Coordinate room reservations and confirm scheduled guests and meetings.
- Oversee catering orders, ensuring timely delivery and proactively managing issues.
- Respond to emails promptly to address requests and provide customer service.
- Manage the events calendar to prevent double bookings and ensure accurate scheduling.
Requirements
- A positive, can-do attitude.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Identify trends and areas for improvement, offering recommendations to management.
- Synthesize and present data to assist management in understanding activity volume and optimizing event organization.
- Exhibit professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Manage time effectively.
Skills
- Event planning
- Event management systems
- Hospitality
- Large-scale event production
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
- Excel
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2 years minimum management experience
- 1 year minimum functional experience
Education Level
- Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
About the Company
- SodexoMagic is a joint venture partnership between Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Sodexo, delivering food, facilities management, and integrated services.
- At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all.
- We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to economic, social, and environmental progress.
- Sodexo partners with clients to provide memorable experiences through food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
- We embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
