City : Toronto

Category : Full-time Administrative

Industry : Events Services

Employer : Sodexo

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

What You’ll Need to Succeed: 

• 1-3 of experience in event management, preferably in hotel or conference centres 
• Bilingual in French & English is a strong asset 
• 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

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. View Sodexo’s latest awards here 
• 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.    

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