Meetings Strategy & Operations Associate

Parthenon-Management-Group; Brentwood (TN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

2 Personal Days, 8 Paid Holidays, PTO

6 weeks parental leave

Employee Development

One paid Give Back Day

Diversity-driven culture

Job summary

Parthenon Management Group is seeking an Associate Meetings Manager to support and lead meeting planning for 1–3 clients annually. You will manage registrations, vendor coordination, and onsite execution, serving as the primary contact for clients and vendors.

In this role you will develop budgets, track expenses, and ensure documentation and reporting are accurate. Travel to client sites and flexible hours are required to support diverse meeting programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or related field.
• 3–5 years in event or meeting planning, corporate or association background.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong negotiation, budgeting, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in event management software (Cvent, Eventbrite).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution for 1–3 client meetings annually.
• Coordinate vendor sourcing, contracts, and reconciliations.
• Build and manage registration platforms and attendee data.
• Oversee budgets, invoices, and financial reporting.
• Travel to client meetings and lead onsite event execution.
• Train staff on registration processes and logistics.
• Prepare meeting materials and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Support accreditation and post-meeting evaluations.

Skills

Meeting planning

Budgeting

Vendor management

Communication

Project management

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Cvent

Eventbrite

Job description

Parthenon Management Group is seeking an Associate Meetings Manager to support and lead meeting planning for 1–3 clients annually. You will manage registrations, vendor coordination, and onsite execution, serving as the primary contact for clients and vendors.

In this role you will develop budgets, track expenses, and ensure documentation and reporting are accurate. Travel to client sites and flexible hours are required to support diverse meeting programs.