Meeting Manager

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.

About the Role: Love bringing big ideas to life? As a Meeting Manager, you'll lead the strategy, planning, and execution of everything from simple meetings to large-scale conferences and multi-layered events across multiple client accounts. You'll be the go-to partner for clients, vendors, and internal teams, making sure every detail lands smoothly and every experience feels polished. This is a fast-paced role for someone who enjoys juggling priorities, solving problems on the fly, and creating standout events from kickoff to closeout.

You're Good At: Leading end-to-end meeting and event planning, from timelines and budgets to onsite execution and post-event wrap-up. Building strong client and vendor relationships while confidently guiding conversations, expectations, and next steps. Managing multiple programs at once without losing sight of quality, deadlines, or the attendee experience. Working with budgets, contracts, reporting, and reconciliation in a smart, accurate, and business-minded way. Using tools like Microsoft Office, event platforms, Excel, and data reporting resources to keep programs organized and on track.

You Might Also Have: A bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Event Management, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field. 3+ years of progressive experience managing corporate meetings, conferences, conventions, or complex events. Experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring coordinators or onsite staff. Confidence with registration, housing, travel logistics, and attendee data management across event platforms. A calm, solutions-focused approach when priorities shift, deadlines tighten, or unexpected challenges pop up.

You Should Know: This role is virtual and operates within Eastern / Central Standard Business Hours. 25% - 50% travel is required for this role on an annual basis.

The Perks: Flexible Working. Room to Grow. Everyone has a voice. We've got you covered with our extensive benefits including 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.