Senior Meeting & Events Manager — Global Programs & Onsite

Maritz; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Maritz, based in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking a Senior Event Program Lead to manage and deliver high‑impact meetings and incentives for our corporate clients. You will own end-to-end program planning, budgeting, supplier negotiations, and onsite execution, ensuring exceptional client experiences.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, forecast budgets, and maintain strong client relationships. This hybrid role requires 50-75% travel, updated passport, and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in meeting or event planning, incentive programs, association or corporate events, or related hotel, convention, or sales roles.
• Strong working knowledge of end-to-end program and event management, including budget ownership and financial forecasting.
• Proven ability to build, manage, and maintain strong client relationships based on trust and service excellence.
• Clear, professional communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence presenting to clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serving as the primary point of contact to select meetings and trusted partner for assigned clients, leading programs and events from initial planning through onsite execution.
• Partnering and collaborating with Corporate Meeting Planner on Congresses, tradeshows, Conventions, and other related corp. meeting event., to include project management, including timelines, document creation and retention, logistics, deliverables, and operational details to ensure seamless execution.
• Managing event budgets and financials, including forecasting, tracking expenses, negotiating supplier contracts, and ensuring programs meet profitability goals and reconciliation.
• Leading and directing cross‑functional project teams by clearly communicating client goals, expectations, and business requirements.
• Sourcing, negotiating, and managing suppliers such as hotels, audio‑visual partners, DMCs, air, and other third‑party vendors.
• Conducting site inspections and collaborating with clients and internal stakeholders to align on program strategy and execution.
• Maintaining proactive, transparent communication with clients and internal partners throughout the lifecycle of each program.
• Overseeing onsite event delivery, anticipating challenges, resolving issues in real time, and ensuring a high‑touch client experience.
• Managing VIP logistics and special projects as needed.
• Supporting proposal development, renewals, and ongoing client relationships by providing operational expertise and strategic input.

Skills

Meeting & Event Planning

Budget Forecasting

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

CVENT

Job description

Maritz, based in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking a Senior Event Program Lead to manage and deliver high‑impact meetings and incentives for our corporate clients. You will own end-to-end program planning, budgeting, supplier negotiations, and onsite execution, ensuring exceptional client experiences.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, forecast budgets, and maintain strong client relationships. This hybrid role requires 50-75% travel, updated passport, and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach to