Director of Conference & Events

About the role

The Director of Conference & Events Manager will lead the event program for a leading biotechnology company in Boston, MA. This is a new account with a growing footprint of 1,000+ employees onsite.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of all events, conferences and catering across the account
• Cooking and coordinating catering, AV, banquet event orders (BEOs) and room booking requests
• Guide clients through event planning decisions and oversee onsite setup
• Manage multiple concurrent priorities, from small meetings to events of 1,000+ guests
• Utilize catering management systems (e.g., CaterTrax or similar) to manage bookings
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure seamless, professional event delivery

Requirements

• Proven experience in special events and catering management
• Experience with catering/event management systems (CaterTrax or similar)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate ambiguity
• Strong customer service and consultative skills
• Sales acumen a plus
• Experience managing frontline teams

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience: 3 Years
• Minimum Functional Experience: 3 years

Skills

• Event Planning and Coordination
• Catering Management Systems
• Customer Service and Consultation
• Team Leadership

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career growth opportunities within a new and growing account

Pay

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training.

Schedule

No specific schedule is mentioned in the job posting.