Event Planner Lead

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 50+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 1,800+ 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. 

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

About the Role

Are you a natural leader with a passion for event planning? As our Event Planning Lead, you'll steer a talented team, ensuring every event dazzles and delights while meeting our clients’ expectations. Join us in the heart of downtown Chicago and help us elevate our event experiences to new heights. Let’s make magic happen together!

You're Good At

• Leading and inspiring a team of event planners to achieve greatness.
• Managing the end-to-end event planning process with precision and flair.
• Optimizing workflows and implementing innovative strategies for seamless operations.
• Fostering cross-department collaboration for flawless event execution.
• Ensuring client satisfaction through exceptional service and quality assurance.

You Might Also Have

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Over 5 years of experience in event planning, particularly with complex events.
• Proven success in operations management and team leadership.
• Familiarity with event technologies like Cvent or Momentus.
• A knack for strategic thinking and solving problems creatively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work onsite in Beaverton, OR. 

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re excited to lead a dynamic event planning team and make a real impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now and let’s create unforgettable experiences together!

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.
 

We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your professional background and experience. The salary range for candidates in applicable jurisdictions in the US for the position of Event Planner Lead  is between $75,000 - $85,000. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and project budget.

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