Senior 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 at bcdme.com/careers

About the Role

If you love bringing big ideas to life and making high-profile meetings and events feel effortless, this Senior Meeting Manager role at BCD could be your next move. You’ll lead complex programs from kickoff to closeout, partner closely with clients, and create standout experiences that balance strategy, creativity, and flawless execution. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys juggling details, building strong relationships, and keeping multiple moving parts on track. You’ll also play a key role in mentoring teammates and raising the bar on every event you touch.

You’re Good At

• Leading complex meetings and events from concept through post-event wrap-up with confidence and attention to detail
• Building strong client partnerships, setting clear expectations, and keeping communication proactive and polished
• Managing budgets, negotiating with vendors, and finding smart ways to deliver quality while staying on target financially
• Keeping timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables organized across multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment
• Creating executive-ready presentations and leading on-site teams through fast decisions and smooth event execution.
  
  

You Might Also Have

• A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of event planning and management experience, ideally in a corporate setting
• Hands-on experience with Cvent, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• A strong understanding of hi-touch meetings and event management trends and best practices
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to mentor junior team members and support a high-performing team culture
• Sharp problem-solving, customer relations, and decision-making skills that help you stay calm under pressure
  
  

You Should Know

• This role is virtual and operates within the Central or Eatern time zones.
• This role requires up to 50% travel availablity

If you’re ready to lead exceptional events and make a real impact at 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:25% to 50% 

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 Senior Meeting Manager  is between $64,000 - $90,000. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and project budget.

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