Meeting & Events Lead - Congress & HCP (Hybrid, Travel)

maritz; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Year end holiday closure

Job summary

Maritz is seeking a Senior Event Lead to act as the primary client liaison and team leader for assigned programs and events. You will manage end-to-end planning, coordination, and onsite execution, with responsibility for budgets and forecasting.

You will collaborate with Corporate Meeting Planners on congresses, tradeshows, conventions, and related meetings, ensuring profitability and exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years in meeting/event planning, incentive programs, or related roles.
• End-to-end program and event management with budget ownership and forecasting.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships with service excellence.
• Clear written and verbal communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Strong multi-project management, organization, and detail orientation.
• Solid technical skills and quick learner of new systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs and events from planning through onsite execution.
• Collaborate with planners on congresses, tradeshows, and conventions.
• Manage budgets, forecast expenses, and ensure profitability.
• Direct cross-functional project teams and align goals with clients.
• Source and manage hotels, AV partners, DMCs, and other vendors.
• Conduct site inspections and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients and internal teams.
• Oversee onsite delivery and VIP logistics as needed.
• Support proposal development, renewals, and client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Budget forecasting

Client relations

Communication skills

Team leadership

Vendor management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

CVENT

Job description

Maritz is seeking a Senior Event Lead to act as the primary client liaison and team leader for assigned programs and events. You will manage end-to-end planning, coordination, and onsite execution, with responsibility for budgets and forecasting.

You will collaborate with Corporate Meeting Planners on congresses, tradeshows, conventions, and related meetings, ensuring profitability and exceptional client service.