General Manager 1 - Conference Center

Company: Sodexo
Location: Spokane
Posted on: April 19, 2025

Job Description:

Role OverviewSodexo is #NowHiring for our General Manager 1, Conference Services for Conferencing and Events at Whitworth University, located in Spokane, WA. Our successful candidate will have a demonstrated history of professional communication with high-profile clients, managing large conferences on college campuses. Our polished professional leader will have experience navigating campus department relationships and building a team culture on campus to facilitate scheduling meeting rooms and campus groups. Strong business and financial acumen are required to manage contracts, permits, tax exempt documentation, certificates of insurance and more. This role will manage complex presentation technologies including video conferences and large-scale broadcasts. The details of this sale are being finalized, contingent offers will be made.Sodexo provides college campuses with conferencing and event management, food, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions. Joining us at one of our campus sites enables you to positively influence college students' well-being and create a healthy learning environment.IncentivesRelocation assistance is available for this exciting career opportunity! The true budgeted salary for this position is $78,000-$80,000.What You'll Do

• Manage client expectations, financial expectations and performance
• Navigate campus department relationships and build a team culture on campus
• Manage contracts and legal documents including permits, tax exempt, minors on campus, certificates of insurance
• Manage complex groups with specific scheduling needs, presentation technologies including video conferences and large-scale broadcasts
• Communicate with high-profile clients to guide decision making on schedules, dining needs, information technology, display, and event design experience in eventsWhat We OfferCompensation 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 ReimbursementMore extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.What You Bring
    • Demonstrated history of business acumen
    • Expertise around campus conferencing and catering
    • Strong professional polish with excellent communication with high-profile clients
    • Strong knowledge on sales, finances, operations procedures, controls and administration, awareness and ability to perform all sales-related functionsWho We AreAt 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 .Qualifications & RequirementsMinimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 5 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 5 years of work experience in hospitality services including hotel management, conference center services, food services, etc.
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