Meeting Planner

BCD Meetings & Events; United States; Remote; USD 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Growth opportunities

Comprehensive healthcare

Job summary

A leading event management company is seeking a Meeting Planner responsible for orchestrating unforgettable events. This role involves managing all aspects from venue selection to onsite execution. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in event management, excellent negotiation skills, and be bilingual in English and either Spanish or German. The position is remote for candidates in the US, UK, Germany or Netherlands, requiring occasional travel and flexible work hours.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a meeting planner for corporate events.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/German preferred.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate event planning process from venue selection to execution.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers for maximum value.
• Create positive experiences for clients and attendees.

Skills

Event management

Negotiation skills

Communication

Budget management

Client relations

Education

4-year degree

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 50+ countries, our team of 1,800+ people is committed to sustainability and driving success. Our values are at the heart of everything we do and we look for people who want to be part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers

About The Role
Are you ready to take the lead in orchestrating unforgettable events? As our Meeting Planner, you'll be the maestro of the planning process, ensuring everything from venue selection to onsite execution is nothing short of spectacular. Your organizational prowess and dynamic communication skills will shine as you collaborate with clients and vendors alike to create seamless experiences. If you're passionate about event management and thrive in a fast‑paced environment, we want to hear from you!

You're Good At

• Being the go‑to person for clients, expertly managing all event milestones and communications.
• Negotiating contracts with suppliers to achieve maximum value.
• Crafting and maintaining detailed budgets while brainstorming creative cost‑saving ideas.
• Coordinating top‑notch attendee communications and registration platforms that engage and inform.
• Creating a positive and memorable experience for clients, attendees, and team members alike.

You Might Also Have

• 3+ years of experience as a meeting planner, planning corporate events, incentives and tradeshows.
• A knack for juggling multiple priorities and working well under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that resonate with all levels of an organization.
• A background working with global teams across different time zones.
• A degree from a 4‑year institution (bonus points!).

You Should Know

• This role is virtual, open to candidates located in the US, UK, Germany or the Netherlands. For candidates located in the US, the role will follow the Eastern or Central time zone.
• This role will travel about 25% of the time.
• We are looking for a candidate that is bilingual (English/Spanish, or English/German preferred).

Ready to bring your event planning magic to life? Don’t wait—apply now and let’s make extraordinary events happen together!

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: Less than 25%.

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 Planner is between $57,000 and $76,000. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and project budget.