General Manager – Conference Center

Premier Global Links; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

Incentive plan

Healthcare

Wellness program

401(k)

Paid time off

Career development

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Premier Global Links LLC in North Andover, MA is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee daily conference center operations, deliver outstanding service, and ensure client satisfaction across all touchpoints.

You will lead staffing, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management while building strong client relationships, guiding a motivated team, and driving growth, efficiency, and profitability in a fast-paced service environment.

Qualifications

• Associate or 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 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.

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.

Skills

Staff management

Client service

Budgeting & forecasting

Operations leadership

Contract services

Facilities management

Education

Associate/Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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.

Premier Global Links LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.