Senior Meeting Event Manager

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

📋 Description

• Assist the Meeting Management/Planning Team, which includes Meeting Event Managers, Account Managers, Operations Managers, and Directors, in achieving assigned program deliverables.

• Collaborate closely with the team to establish and follow project timelines.

• Serve as the main point of contact for managing support departments for designated programs.

• Oversee event operations such as hotel accommodations, registration, inventory management, and logistics for large and intricate meetings.

• Offer strategic guidance to clients and internal stakeholders during the planning and execution phases.

• Lead cross-functional teams and ensure alignment across various workstreams.

• Analyze and present data utilizing Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.

• Travel for Operations Site Inspections and on-site program execution.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale National Sales Meetings, HCP programs, and incentive events.

• Capacity to act as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders.

• Advanced skills in Cvent, including website development, attendee management, reporting, and event technology solutions.

• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, influencing stakeholders, and fostering alignment across multiple workstreams.

• Outstanding communication, relationship management, and problem-solving abilities.

• Skillful in independently managing multiple high-priority programs.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, with the ability to analyze and report data effectively.

• Capability to work autonomously while collaborating efficiently across teams.

• Extensive experience as a Senior Meeting/Event Manager, ideally within Maritz or a comparable setting.

• Established expertise in managing large, complex programs such as National Sales Meetings, HCP meetings, and Incentives.

• Practical experience with Cvent, including website development and reporting (required).

• Strong project management skills capable of handling multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Exceptional communication, organizational, and client service skills.

• Must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.; sponsorship is not available.

• Degree in hospitality or event management (preferred; not mandatory).

• Experience in supporting onsite event execution (preferred).

• Knowledge of program management systems and reporting tools (preferred).

• Experience in mentoring or onboarding new team members (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Disability insurance

• Paid parental leave

• 401(k)

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid time off

• Year-end holiday closure

• Flexible work environment

• Employee well-being support

• Up to 20–30% travel for Operations Site Inspections and On-site Program Execution