Manager, Special Event Planner

Sodexo

$89K — $115K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 3 years of management experience
  • 3 years of related experience
  • Proven event planning and execution skills
  • Strong budgeting and expense management capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead the creation and execution of impactful events
  • Manage end-to-end planning and delivery of events
  • Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to meet goals
  • Oversee event budget and vendor coordination
  • Provide hands-on leadership during event execution
  • Proactively mitigate risks and solve on-site challenges
  • Conduct post-event analysis for continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions
  • Generous paid time off and company holidays
  • Opportunities for career growth and tuition reimbursement
  • Dynamic work environment fostering creativity and collaboration
Full Job Description
About the job

Lead the creation and execution of memorable events that strengthen brand awareness, foster business relationships, and elevate employee engagement. Manage the end-to-end planning and delivery of events, collaborating with clients, internal stakeholders, and external vendors. Balance creativity with logistics to ensure every detail is thoughtfully executed and each event leaves a lasting positive impression.

Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.

Pay Range: $89250 - $115500

What's in it for you
  • Lead high-impact events that engage audiences and enhance visibility.
  • Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that encourages creativity and innovation.
  • Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and expand your professional network.
  • Conceptualize and shape event experiences from start to finish.
  • Manage event budgets, vendor coordination, and logistical planning.
  • Solve challenges proactively to ensure flawless event execution.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement through post-event analysis and feedback.


What you'll bring
  • Experience planning and executing events that meet client and organizational goals.
  • Budgeting skills, including tracking expenses, preparing forecasts, and managing invoices.
  • Expertise coordinating vendors, suppliers, staff, and entertainment.
  • Hands-on leadership during event setup, execution, and teardown.
  • Proactive mindset for risk mitigation, contingency planning, and problem-solving on-site.


Requirements
  • Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Management Experience: 3 years
  • Related Experience: 3 years


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.

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