Director of Conference & Events
Sodexo Careers•Milford, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
Sodexo is seeking a Director of Conference Events Manager to lead conference and catering events for a leading biotechnology company in Boston, MA. This is a brand-new account with a growing footprint of 1,000+ employees onsite, offering the chance to build the event program from the ground up alongside a supportive Sodexo team.
Requirements
- Proven experience in special events and catering management
- Experience with catering/event management systems (CaterTrax or similar)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate ambiguity
- Strong customer service and consultative skills
- Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum Management Experience - 3 years
- Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years
Nice To Haves
- Sales acumen a plus
- Experience managing frontline teams
Responsibilities
- Lead planning and execution of all events, conferences and catering across the account
- Coordinate catering, AV, banquet event orders (BEOs) and room booking requests
- Guide clients through event planning decisions and oversee onsite setup
- Manage multiple concurrent priorities, from small meetings to events of 1,000+ guests
- Utilize catering management systems (e.g., CaterTrax or similar) to manage bookings
- Partner cross-functionally to ensure seamless, professional event delivery
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
