Global Account Director

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

Global Account Director - Join Our Team!

About the Role

As a Global Account Director for our client dedicated account team, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring consistent delivery and quality across all regions, while also driving operational excellence for the meetings and event planning team. You'll collaborate with clients to define their objectives and lead a talented team to exceed expectations. Join us for an exciting journey as we redefine the world of meetings!

You're Good At:

• Developing strategic business plans that align client goals with our objectives.
• Managing contracts and ensuring deliverables are met on a global scale.
• Leading, training, and managing teams to enhance performance and engagement.
• Identifying risks and implementing innovative solutions.
• Building strong relationships with clients and suppliers alike.

You Might Also Have:

• Over 8 years of experience in a leadership role within the meetings and events industry.
• A track record of vendor management and client relationship building.
• Leadership experience within an event agency, preferably overseeing teams with a global reach.
• Solid budget and SLA/KPI management skills.
• Expertise with event technology and process improvement.

You Should Know:

This is an in-office role located in our client’s office in New York, NY. Candidates must be within commuting distance to mid-town Manhattan and ready to be in the office five days per week. Up to 30% travel may be required.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now and let’s create amazing 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 Global Account Director  is between $110,000 - $155,000. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and project budget.

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