Congress Manager

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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.

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About the Role

We are looking for an Small Meeting Manager to join our dynamic team within our Life Sciences Division. In this client facing role, youwill act as the congress planning lead and project manager on client attended Congresses/Conferences. You will collaborate with peers, vendors, and meeting owners alike to ensure each Congress/Conferences is executed flawlessly and compliantly. You keep projects running on time, on budget, within compliance guidelines and have mastered the art of managing multiple priorities and programs nd like you?

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As an Ancillary Meeting Manager, you will

• Collaborate with internal planning team to organize and secure space for ancillary meetings (product theaters, receptions, board meetings etc.) on behalf of our clients.
• Understand the guidelines in the Conference/Congress space.
• Manage Logistics and planning of ancillary meetings at congresses (conferences).
• Act as the main point of contact for your client contacts and provide an end-to-end meeting planning solution. Be consultative in your approach.
• Work with your peers, business owners, and housing agencies to understand sourcing needs and country requirements. Recommend properties that will be a great fit and field positive responses.
• Primary client liaison with regards to all logistic arrangement surrounding ancillary meetings including, but not limited to venue selection, menu selections, audio visual requirements, ground transfers, housing, attendee communication meeting spaces and onsite support, etc.
• Build, monitor, and maintain concise and accurate event budgets. Think outside of the box on creative cost savings and menu planning ideas to ensure we remain compliant. Negotiate vendor contracts and build long lasting partnerships.
• Manage time and projects efficiently. Need to be flexible with hours to accommodate working with different teams, meeting owners, and suppliers across the globe, and international programs.

You're good at

• I deal candidate will have exception organizational skills , attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fact pace environment.
• Managing multiple priorities and being adaptable. You have exceptional problem-solving skills, are calm under pressure and work well in a collaborative environment.
• Managing the complex world of Conferences, Congresses, Associations, Meal Caps, State Laws and TOV reporting.
• Event execution including housing selection, registration, ground transportation, menu planning, onsite execution, budget reconciliation, and everything in between.
• Working in a multicultural environment with a solid understanding of US, EMEA, and APJ cities.
• Communicating effectively and efficiently.

You might also have

• College Degree strongly preferred in event management, hospitality or related field or proven experience in event planning and management.
• Preferably experience in the conference or meeting settings
• Minimum two (2) years' experience managing ancillary meetings in conjunction with Congresses.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience managing outside vendors, sourcing, and negotiating contract services.
• Experience managing budgets required.
• Pharmaceutical Industry experience
• Strong…