Meeting Manager

BCD; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; 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 is seeking a Meeting Manager to lead the strategy, planning, and execution of a wide range of meetings and events from kickoff to closeout. You will partner with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery and measurable impact.

You will manage budgets, timelines, registrations, housing, and travel logistics while maintaining high-quality attendee experiences across multiple programs. This role is virtual and requires 25%–50% travel when needed.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Client relationships

Budget management

Project coordination

Data reporting

Microsoft Office

Event platforms

Excel

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Event Management, Business Administration, Communications, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Event platforms

Job description

Meeting Manager

Date: Oct 14, 2026

Location: US, Virtual, NOAM

Company: BCD

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.

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

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.

• 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

Travel requirements for this role are as follows:25% to 50%

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.

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 Meeting Manager is between $60,000 - $75,000. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and project budget.