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 atbcdme.com/careers

About the role
The Event Planning Lead is a critical leadership role responsible for managing and supporting a team of event planners. You will oversee event planning operations, ensuring high-quality delivery while providing mentorship and guidance to the team. Your role will be instrumental in aligning the planning team's efforts with organizational goals and enhancing client satisfaction.

As Event Planning Lead, you will

• Manage and mentor a team of Event Planners, fostering a collaborative culture and providing constructive feedback through regular one-on-one meetings and performance reviews.
• Oversee the end-to-end event planning process, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and client expectations are met.
• Develop and maintain clear planning standards and documentation to ensure consistency across all events.
• Lead the training and development of team members, assessing performance and identifying growth opportunities.
• Evaluate existing workflows, implementing tools and strategies to optimize operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align event planning with organizational objectives and provide operational performance updates in leadership meetings.
• Ensure all events meet the highest standards of quality and address client concerns effectively to enhance client experience.

You're good at

• Leading and developing teams in a supportive, dynamic environment.
• Problem-solving and improving processes proactively.
• Communicating effectively with clients and internal teams.
• Managing multiple priorities with strong organizational skills.
• Utilizing scheduling tools and project management systems.

You might also have

• A Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Communications, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in event planning, ideally involving complex events and operations management, along with 2+ years in a direct people management role.
• Strong leadership skills and a track record in fostering positive team dynamics.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

You should know

• This role requires in-person attendance at the client's headquarters in Beaverton, OR, a minimum of 4 days per week.
• Standard working hours are from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
• We are accepting applications from U.S. based candidates only.

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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