General Manager – Conference Center
About The Role
Premier Global Links LLC is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee daily operations at a conference center in North Andover, MA. This leadership position is responsible for service delivery, client satisfaction, team development, financial performance, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a people-focused operations leader with experience managing hospitality, conference center, contract services, facilities, fitness, transportation, grounds, or similar service operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day conference center and service operations.
- Manage staffing, scheduling, resources, and operational priorities.
- Recruit, train, coach, mentor, and develop employees and supervisors.
- Establish performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback and evaluations.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and build strong professional relationships.
- Manage client expectations and resolve service issues effectively.
- Oversee budgets, forecasting, expenses, and resource allocation.
- Monitor operational KPIs and implement improvements to service quality, efficiency, and profitability.
- Manage contract-based operations and ensure service commitments are consistently met.
- Develop strategies that support business growth, client retention, and revenue objectives.
- Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to improve operational performance.
- Support hiring, employee relations, performance management, and compensation review processes.
- Lead problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Balance daily operational needs with long-term planning and business objectives.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree, Bachelor's degree, or equivalent professional experience.
- 2–5 years of management experience.
- 2–5 years of related service or operations experience.
- Proven experience leading and developing teams in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.
- Experience managing contract-based operations in hospitality, conference services, fitness, transportation, grounds, facilities, or a related industry.
- Experience with staffing, budgeting, forecasting, and operational KPIs.
- Strong client service and relationship-management skills.
- Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead teams toward measurable results.
Preferred Qualifications
- Conference center, hospitality, hotel, or event operations experience.
- Experience managing client contracts and service-level expectations.
- Experience with operational budgets and financial performance.
- Experience leading cross-functional or multi-site teams.
- Background in facilities, hospitality, food service, transportation, fitness, or specialized contract services.
Compensation & Benefits
- $90,000–$120,000 annual base salary
- Eligible for company incentive plan and variable compensation
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- Wellness programs
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Paid Time Off and company holidays
- Career development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Relocation support
Additional benefits and employment details will be provided during the hiring process.
Work Environment
This is an on-site leadership position in North Andover, Massachusetts. The General Manager will be actively involved in daily operations, team leadership, client communication, and service delivery.