Meeting Manager

About Us

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward. Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 60+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 2,000+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

About The Role

Love bringing big ideas to life? As a Meeting Manager at BCD, you’ll lead high-profile meetings and events from kickoff to closeout, creating seamless experiences that wow clients and attendees alike. You’ll be the go-to partner for strategy, logistics, budgets, and on-site execution while working closely with cross-functional teams and trusted vendors. It’s a great fit for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and knows how to keep many moving pieces on track.

Responsibilities

• Leading complex meetings and events from concept through final reconciliation with strong attention to detail
• Building trusted client relationships and communicating clearly with stakeholders at every stage
• Managing budgets, spotting cost-saving opportunities, and keeping financials accurate and on track
• Coordinating vendors, venues, and cross-functional teams to deliver polished, high-quality experiences
• Staying calm under pressure, solving problems quickly, and keeping projects moving toward deadlines

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of event planning and management experience, ideally in a corporate setting
• Hands-on experience with Cvent, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in high-touch meetings and event management
• Confidence creating clear, polished presentations for executive-level audiences

This role is virtual and operates in the Central or Eastern time zone.

Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Learning and development built into every role with ownership over growth direction and speed
• Inclusive culture where every voice is heard, considered, and respected
• Opportunities for internal mobility across global locations
• Comprehensive healthcare and retirement plans
• Continued education support
• Travel and hotel discounts
• Volunteer and sustainability opportunities
• Employee recognition program
• Positive leadership and support

Pay

The salary range for candidates in applicable jurisdictions in the US for the position of Meeting Manager is between $60,000 - $80,000. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and project budget.

Schedule

Travel requirements for this role are 50% to 75%.