Meeting Manager

About Us:

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world's most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward.

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 60+ countries across the world, BCD M&E's team of 2,000+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

While we can't guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something.

See what life is about at BCD M&E atbcdme.com/careers

About the Role

Love bringing big ideas to life? As a Meeting Manager at BCD, you'll lead high-profile meetings and events from kickoff to closeout, creating seamless experiences that wow clients and attendees alike. You'll be the go-to partner for strategy, logistics, budgets, and on-site execution while working closely with cross-functional teams and trusted vendors. It's a great fit for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and knows how to keep many moving pieces on track.

You're Good At

• Leading complex meetings and events from concept through final reconciliation with strong attention to detail
• Building trusted client relationships and communicating clearly with stakeholders at every stage
• Managing budgets, spotting cost-saving opportunities, and keeping financials accurate and on track
• Coordinating vendors, venues, and cross-functional teams to deliver polished, high-quality experiences
• Staying calm under pressure, solving problems quickly, and keeping projects moving toward deadlines

You Might Also Have

• A bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of event planning and management experience, ideally in a corporate setting
• Hands-on experience with Cvent, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in high-touch meetings and event management
• Confidence creating clear, polished presentations for executive-level audiences
  
  

You Should Know

• This role is virtual and operates in the Central or Eastern time zone.

If you're ready to create exceptional event experiences and make an impact with BCD, apply now!

THE PERKS

Flexible Working
We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow
Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

Everyone has a voice
We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make your move
The diversity of roles across BCD M&E's global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career - there's always room to move.

We've got you covered
Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.

We're positive. You'll love it.
It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.

Travel requirements for this role are as follows:50% to 75%

We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your professional background and experience. The salary range for candidates in applicable jurisdictions in the US for the position of Meeting Manager is between $60,000 - $80,000. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and project budget.

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