Event Planner

BCD Travel; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Room to Grow

Everyone has a voice

Make your move

We’ve got you covered

We’re positive. You’ll love it.

Job summary

BCD Meetings & Events in New York, NY, is seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead high‑touch corporate programs from kickoff to onsite execution. You’ll partner with clients, vendors, and internal teams to keep timelines, budgets, and details in check.

Life Sciences experience is a plus in a fast-paced, structured environment with a focus on compliance, VIP needs, and meticulous logistics.

Qualifications

• Managing complex meetings and events from registration through onsite execution.
• Serving as the day-to-day client contact with clear communication and follow-up.
• Working in compliance-focused environments requiring accuracy and organization.
• Coordinating vendors, websites, attendee management, reporting and billing.
• Balancing VIP needs and deadline-driven event work.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-touch corporate programs from kickoff to onsite execution.
• Coordinate timelines, budgets, and details across multiple programs.
• Partner with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure success.

Skills

Event planning

Client liaison

Compliance focus

Vendor coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

CMP certification

Tools

Cvent

Meeting technology platforms

Database management tools

Job description

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

At BCD Meetings & Events, we believe the best outcomes come from combining human expertise, innovation and responsible AI. We're investing in technology and talent to help our teams solve complex challenges, create exceptional experiences, advance more sustainable event practices and deliver stronger outcomes for clients around the world. AI supports how we work, learn and innovate, but people remain at the center of every decision, including all hiring decisions.

About the Role

If you love bringing complex events to life, this Event Manager role puts you at the center of high-touch corporate programs from kickoff to onsite execution. You’ll partner closely with clients, vendors, and internal teams to keep timelines moving, budgets on track, and every detail buttoned up. With compliance, VIP needs, and multiple programs in motion, this is a great fit for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, structured environment. Life Sciences experience is a plus here, especially if you’re comfortable working in a highly regulated, detail-focused setting.

You’re Good At

• Managing complex meetings and events from registration through onsite execution while keeping timelines, budgets, and deliverables aligned
• Serving as the day‑to‑day client contact and building trust through clear communication, smart recommendations, and polished follow‑through
• Working in compliance‑focused environments where accuracy, organization, and attention to detail really matter
• Coordinating vendors, websites, attendee management, reporting, and billing across multiple programs without losing sight of the big picture
• Solving problems quickly and professionally while balancing shifting priorities, VIP needs, and deadline‑driven event work

You Might Also Have

• Experience supporting Financial Industury events is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with Cvent, meeting technology platforms, and database management tools
• Hands‑on experience with domestic and international group travel logistics
• A bachelor’s degree or CMP certification
• Confidence partnering with air, hotel, and supplier teams to manage attrition, deposits, and reconciliation

You Should Know

The role is onsite in New York, NY a minimim of 4 days per week.

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 Event Planner is between $95,000 - $110,000. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and project budget.