Senior Ancillary 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 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:
We are looking for a Sr. Ancillary Meeting Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role you will work along-side your team mates and with clients to provide flawless logistical planning experience which ultimately leads to a seamless onsite experience for attendees. You will be responsible for budgeting, ancillary meeting organization, HCP engagement, value added client counseling, savings consolidation, budget reconciliation, client and vendor management, and all aspects of event logistics. If you are super detail oriented, customer service focused and a team player, read on!

As a Sr. Ancillary Meeting Manager you will:
•    Client Consultation and Liaison
•    Development and maintenance of Ancillary Meeting Budget
•    Project management and Logistical Planning of Ancillary Meetings
•    Engagement and management on suppliers and onsite support teams
•    Execution and reconciliation of ancillary meetings

You’re good at:
•    Managing multiple priorities and being adaptable. You have exceptional problem-solving skills, are calm under pressure.
•    Teamwork. It takes a village.
•    Cvent, Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
•    Providing superior customer service. You understand that it is a person that is attending your event and go above and beyond to ensure they have the best experience possible. 
•    Ideal candidate possesses a minimum of 3 years in a Meeting Manager role.

You might also have:
•    Experience in the planning and execution of Pharmaceutical Meetings and Congresses
•    College Degree strongly preferred
•    Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in account/client management.
•    Minimum of two (2) years’ experience managing outside vendors, sourcing and negotiating contract services.

You should know:
•    This role is virtual (ideally operates on Eastern Time)
•    Our standard working hours are 8:30 AM -5:30 PM with an hour break.

How to apply:
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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 Senior Ancillary Meeting Manager is between $60,000 - $85,000 The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and project budget.

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