Senior Event & Experience Strategist

Bucom International; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full benefits

Visible contributions in a boutique environment

Job summary

Bucom International, based in Illinois, seeks an experienced client-facing event strategist to partner with clients in planning exceptional global experiences. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in event planning, showcasing strong ownership and strategic thinking. This role includes end-to-end management of high-impact programs, ensuring precision and quality that meets Bucom's standards.

The opportunity features competitive compensation, full benefits, and a collaborative culture committed to excellence and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an agency, third-party, or client-facing event planning role.
• Proven ability to manage programs where 'good enough' isn’t acceptable.
• A strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted partner to clients, guiding event strategy and execution.
• Lead end-to-end planning for high-touch, often global programs.
• Collaborate with vendors, DMCs, and internal teams.

Skills

Event planning

Strategic thinking

Client engagement

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Job description

At Bucom International, we don’t just plan meetings—we design and deliver high-impact global experiences for organizations that expect excellence.

For nearly 40 years, we’ve built our reputation on trust, precision, and white-glove execution. As a woman-owned, WBENC-certified boutique agency, we take a deeply personal approach to every client relationship—and every event we bring to life.

We’re growing and looking for an experienced client-facing event strategist who thrives on ownership, collaboration, and delivering exceptional results.

The Opportunity

This is more than event execution—this is true partnership with clients.

In this role, you will act as an external event strategist and advisor, working closely with organizations to plan, manage, and elevate their programs from concept through execution. You’ll lead the vision, challenge expectations, and ensure every detail reflects the Bucom standard.

You’ll succeed here if you’re someone who:

• Takes full ownership of your programs
• Brings strategic thinking—not just coordination
• Loves being both hands-on and client-facing

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a trusted partner to clients, guiding event strategy and execution
• Lead end-to-end planning for high-touch, often global programs
• Collaborate with vendors, DMCs, and internal teams to deliver seamless experiences
• Drive creative solutions and continuously improve processes (including leveraging AI and new tools)
• Ensure every program meets Bucom’s standards for precision, quality, and client satisfaction

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in an agency, third-party, or client-facing event planning role
• Proven ability to manage programs where “good enough” isn’t acceptable
• A strong sense of ownership and accountability—you treat client success as your own
• Strategic mindset with the ability to think ahead, solve problems, and innovate
• A collaborative, team-first approach paired with the confidence to lead

Why Bucom

• Established, highly respected firm with nearly four decades of success
• Boutique environment where your contributions are visible and valued
• Opportunity to work on global, high-impact programs
• Competitive compensation + full benefits
• A culture built on trust, collaboration, and excellence

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re looking for a role where you can go beyond execution and truly partner with clients to create exceptional experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your resume and a brief note on why you’re passionate about event strategy and client partnership.