Conference Services Manager

SodexoMagic

SodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, and Sodexo. As a certified minority company, we deliver food, facilities management and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges and universities and aviation lounges. This strategic alliance between Magic Johnson Enterprises and Sodexo, Inc., enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve.

What You'll Do

• Support all aspects of meeting and event planning, from room setup to client communication, with a focus on exceptional service and operational efficiency.
• Manage incoming phone, email, and conference room reservations, ensuring smooth scheduling and setup.
• Provide in-room audio-visual support, assist with conference room setups, resets, and signage updates.
• Create and maintain daily communication sheets and room setup sheets to track all conference room activities.
• Coordinate and oversee onsite meetings and events, collaborating with clients to ensure their needs and expectations are met.
• Lead special events, supervise internal service providers, and support larger event planning committees; ensure smooth execution by working closely with catering and other teams.
• Adapt to conference center technology, uphold safety standards, and track event metrics.

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• 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

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

• An Associates Degree or two years equivalent experience
• A positive, can-do attitude, and possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail for efficient, personalized client service.
• 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 for client interactions.
• Manage time effectively and be proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Who We Are

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 the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. 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. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 1 year