Meeting Planner

About UsAt 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 50+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 1,800+ 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 at bcdme.com/careersMeeting & Events Project ManagerOur team is looking to add a Meetings & Events Project Manager. The Project Manager develops and executes all necessary logistics for multiple customer meetings, conferences, and conventions. Develops and maintains customer, supplier, and staff relations. Acts as an adviser in all situations. Creates and manages financial elements associated with program costs. Provides leadership and training to on-site staff members. The ability to travel regularly – up to three times a month (75% annually).As a Project Manager you will• Act as the main point of contact for your client, and ensure all milestones are clearly communicated and met. Be consultative in your approach. Afterall, you’re an expert in event management.• Work with your client and peers on procuring an ideal venue for each event.• Build, monitor and maintain concise and accurate event budgets. Think outside of the box on creative cost savings ideas. Negotiate vendor contracts and build long lasting partnerships.• Partner with your team mates to create clear & simple attendee communications and registration websites. Create a well-timed and accurate communication plan.• Communicate effectively with all hotel & vendor partners. You’ll be responsible for hotel rooms, designing and communicating room sets, AV/Production needs, offsite and team building events, ground transportation and signage (and more!).• Provide leadership and training to on-site staff members.• Ensure everyone, from client to attendee to staff person has a positive and memorable experience from invitation stage, through onsite, and departure. We aim to please!You’re good at• Communicating with clients. You have the ability to own the room and convey confidence, knowledge of best practices in events and a professional presence at first impression and on-going. Your excellent verbal and written communication skills are on point.• Managing multiple priorities and being adaptable. You have exceptional problem-solving skills, are calm under pressure and work well in a collaborative environment. You have excellent organization skills• Establishing long lasting, professional relationships with clients, co-workers and vendors.• Taking direction and working well with others under the stress of and meet deadlines. Ability to change productively and to handle other tasks as assigned.• Cvent, HTML, Excel and Microsoft Office Suite. A valid passport is required.• Ideal candidate possesses 2+ years in a lead planner role, bonus if experience is in the Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences industry• The ability to travel up to 75% of the timeYou might also have• A college degree from a 4- year institution.• The ability to travel regularly.THE PERKSFlexible WorkingWe 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 GrowOur 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 voiceWe thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.Make your moveThe 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 coveredOur 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.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 Planner is between $60,000 - $75,000 The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and project budget.