Unit Description

Sodexo is currently seeking an Audio Visual and Technical Services Senior Manager to lead and coordinate meetings and events for a Life Science client located in Cambridge, Massachusetts . This role is responsible for managing the facilitation of all on-site events, including making reservations, planning, set-up, breakdown, and coordinating food service, in-house catering, and cleaning activities. The Conference Services Manager will collaborate closely with IT, catering, and facilities teams, emphasizing cross-collaboration to ensure seamless event execution. This position requires a candidate that will constantly strive to foster a culture of hospitality and find new and innovative methods to enhance the client meeting and event experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 6 conference service and event coordinators, providing guidance and support for on-site event logistics.

• Oversee reservations, planning, setup, breakdown, food service, in house catering, and cleaning for events.

• Foster collaboration with IT, food service, and facilities teams to ensure smooth event operations.

• Manage approximately 5 large events concurrently, along with one large workplace experience event per quarter (150+ attendees).

• Supervise the coordination of 10-20 events per team member per week.

• Conduct quarterly client-facing presentations to discuss workplace events, present data and conference analytics, and discuss opportunities for upcoming events.

• Facilitate trainings and team huddles to enhance team performance and efficiency.

The ideal candidate for this role will:

• Have a Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience

• 3+ years of experience in conference services, event planning or related roles

• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills and presentation skills

• Have experience managing a team in a conference services or event planning capacity.

• Demonstrate strong organizational and multitasking skills, capable of managing multiple events simultaneously.

• Have a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and be adaptable to changing priorities.

• Exhibit a collaborative and team-oriented mindset, fostering cross-departmental relationships for successful event execution.

• Be customer-focused with a dedication to delivering exceptional conference experiences.

• Have proficiency in event planning software and Microsoft Office suite.

The salary range for this position is $70,000- $73,400 annually

At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs, 401k, and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts. Click here for more information about Sodexo’s Benefits (https://bit.ly/2EVNezw) .

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What We Offer

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 3 years

Basic Functional Experience - 3 years of work experience in audio visual or technical support or related field

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

Location US-MA-CAMBRIDGE

System ID 972966

Category Facilities

Relocation Type No

Employment Status Full-Time

Posted Range $73400 to $110990

Company : Segment Desc CORPORATE SERVICES SEGMENT (US)

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