Meeting & Events Planner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee all facets of client events while following set guidelines.

• Anticipate and communicate potential challenges pertaining to clients, programs, or delivery.

• Keep abreast of industry trends and identify opportunities for upselling.

• Choose venues and coordinate necessary services such as security, technology, transportation, accommodations, and shipping of materials.

• Manage room setups, food and beverage services, exhibitor logistics, and briefings for vendors/suppliers.

• Create budgets, negotiate contracts, handle RFPs, payment processing, and ensure billing compliance.

• Discover cost-saving measures and revenue opportunities while ensuring adherence to contracts.

• Secure speakers, entertainment, and additional programming while coordinating with media and public relations.

• Deliver post-event feedback to stakeholders and act as the onsite business lead.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in meeting/event management or in hospitality customer service.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is mandatory.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and negotiation abilities.

• Capacity to multitask, set priorities, and maintain composure under pressure.

• Willingness to travel to events as required.

• Knowledge of the travel industry.

• Familiarity with electronic meeting management tools.

• Candidates located in the Central or Eastern time zones are preferred based on client needs.

• CMP or formal project management certification is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health and welfare insurance plans.

• Retirement programs.

• Parental leave.

• Adoption assistance.

• Wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.

• Travel perks and weekly deals from major travel providers for flights, hotels, cruises, and car rentals.

• Access to over 20,000 courses on the learning platform.

• Leadership courses available.

• New job openings offered to internal candidates first.

• Global Inclusion Groups.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.