Senior Event 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.

While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something. 

The annual gross salary range for candidates for the position of Senior Event Manager is between 60.000€ and 70.000€. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications and experience. 

See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers

Senior Event Manager

Fulltime, located in Belgium

As our Senior Event Manager, you’ll lead memorable meetings, conferences, incentive trips, and special events from first spark to final invoice. You’ll be the trusted client partner, keeping programs on track, on budget, and running smoothly from start to finish. This is a great fit for someone who loves turning moving parts into seamless, high-impact experiences. We’re looking for someone based in Belgium, who can work remotely but go to Antwerp office once per week on average.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the full project management of events, incentive programs, meetings, conferences, including agendas, itineraries, timelines, team meetings, and program website coordination.
• Partner closely with clients as the main day-to-day contact, guiding planning with a consultative approach and preparing documents for events, walk-throughs, debriefs, and site inspections.
• Take ownership and manage complex program budgets with accuracy, including day-to-day budget tracking, attrition, cancellations, deposits, payment requests, invoicing, supplier payments, and final billing reconciliation.
• Run sourcing and negotiations for destinations, hotels, venues, ground transportation, entertainment, and other vendors, while using BCD M&E preferred suppliers.
• Confidently support in client pitches and presentations

• Be an excellent team player – establish and promote collaborative, positive and effective working relationships across teams

• Troubleshoot issues quickly, recommend solutions, and travel on-site when needed to act as the lead contact for both clients and suppliers.

YOU ARE GOOD AT 

• You have solid experience (typically at least 6-7 years) as a project manager in an event agency and have already gained profound insights into the planning, implementation and accounting of medium and large projects. 
• Managing end-to-end event and incentive programs with confidence, attention to detail, and a calm, hands-on approach.
• Building strong client relationships and balancing multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines at once.
• Negotiating with hotels, venues, DMCs, transport providers, and other suppliers to create standout programs.
• Handling high-value programs, VIP audiences, and multi-million dollar budgets with strong commercial and financial accuracy.
• Working professionally in Dutch and English every day, with French as a welcome bonus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

THE PERKS

Flexible Working

We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow

Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

Everyone has a voice

We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make your move

The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.

We’ve got you covered

Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.

We’re positive. You’ll love it.

It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.

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