Virtual Meeting Manager for High-Impact Events

BCD; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

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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

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.