Conference Services Coordinator - Bilingual (40255028)

Company Description

Salary Range: $50,000-55,000

Grow your career with a company that shares your passion! Our Corporate Services Division has an exciting new opportunity to join the Sodexo team as our next Conference Services Coordinator located in Toronto, ON.

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services, and Personal & Home Services.

Job Description

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Identify client objectives and expectations and make recommendations accordingly
• Manage bookings calendar with prospective and definite events
• Coordinate event details, menu plan, and other requirements
• Liaise with suppliers and stakeholders during the event planning process
• Coordinate and communicate all event set-up and dismantling logistics
• Create, control and maximize event budgets
• Carry out site inspections throughout the planning process to ensure compliance with customer standards
• Coordinate orders and rentals with external vendors
• Accurately complete financial billing processes
• Evaluate overall event success and report results
• Other duties as assigned and operationally required

Qualifications

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• 1-3 years of experience in event management, preferably in hotel or conference centres
• Bilingual in French & English both spoken & written is required
• Exceptionally service-oriented
• Well-organized multi-tasker
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong relationship builder
• Software skills include Delphi, Social Tables, Microsoft Office
• Must be a self-starter, able to take initiative, running projects from start through to completion with minimal oversight

Additional Information

What Sodexo Can Offer You:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation & great employee benefits
• Training and development programs
• Countless opportunities for growth
• Corporate responsibility & sustainability
• An award-winning employer for Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and much more.
• And so much more!

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran, or any other federal, provincial, or local protected class.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members, customers, clients, contractors, business partners, guests, and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment.

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.