Manager, Special Event Planner

Sodexo is a global leader in quality of life services, dedicated to creating a better everyday for everyone and building a better life for all. With operations spanning across food services, catering, facilities management, and integrated solutions worldwide, Sodexo partners with corporate clients to deliver exceptional experiences for both customers and employees. The company prioritizes diversity, inclusion, and respect, embracing an environment where employees can be themselves, share their ideas, and thrive in a supportive and fair workplace. Committed to equal employment opportunities, Sodexo values cultural alignment, collaboration, and innovation in all its engagements.

The Special Event Planner Manager role at Sodexo is crafted for a dynamic, creative, and highly organized professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-visibility environments. This position is crucial in supporting a high-end, rapidly growing corporate client by designing, managing, and executing a diverse portfolio of employee-focused events. These events are instrumental in strengthening organizational culture, fostering connection, and enhancing engagement across all levels. The Special Event Planner Manager will lead the full event lifecycle—from initial concept and design to detailed logistics, effective promotion, flawless execution, and post-event evaluation—ensuring each event is polished, inclusive, and memorable.

Key responsibilities encompass planning signature programs such as Employee Resource Group events, regional office celebrations, annual company-wide festivities, special coworker engagement events, and executive-level meetings with hosted experiences. The role demands a professional presence, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to build strong partnerships with client leadership, workplace experience teams, and cross-functional stakeholders. By bringing creative and culturally aligned experiences to life, this position contributes significantly to the enrichment of the company’s work environment and overall employee satisfaction.

With a focus on operational rigor, the Special Event Planner Manager oversees budgeting, timelines, vendor relationships, and logistical details to ensure seamless delivery. Moreover, the role involves tracking event performance and continuously refining programs based on data-driven insights and participant feedback, fostering a cycle of ongoing improvement. This role emphasizes inclusivity, collaboration, and passion for creating meaningful employee experiences that resonate with company culture.

Employment type is a full-time position, with salary compensation reflective of education, experience, skills, and training. Sodexo also offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision care, wellness programs, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, paid time off, company holidays, and career development opportunities with tuition reimbursement. New employees receive detailed benefits information upon hire, ensuring transparency and support from the outset.