Senior Planner - Corporate Services

Senior Planner – Corporate Services 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 60+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 2,000+ 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.

If you love bringing complex events to life, this Senior Planner – Corporate Services role puts you at the center of it all. Supporting a fast-paced Technology environment in Cupertino, you’ll lead high-touch meetings and events from creative concept through final reconciliation. You’ll partner closely with clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams to deliver polished, attendee-focused experiences with precision and style. It’s a big role for someone who can juggle details, solve problems quickly, and keep programs moving forward with confidence.

• Managing end-to-end meetings and events, including sourcing, contracting, planning, attendee management, onsite execution, and reconciliation
• Thriving in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment where priorities can shift and strong judgment matters
• Leading complex programs with multiple work streams, tight timelines, large room blocks, and VIP-level service expectations
• Building strong client and supplier relationships while negotiating smart, cost-conscious solutions that still elevate the experience
• Communicating clearly and consultatively with cross-functional and cross-regional teams to keep every detail aligned

• 5–7 years of event planning experience with a strong track record of delivering complex programs on time and on budget
• International event planning experience and familiarity with group air coordination
• A creative, solutions-oriented mindset that helps you improve the attendee experience and bring fresh ideas to each program
• Experience working with meeting technology tools and maintaining accurate data, reporting, and billing details throughout the event lifecycle
• A high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and comfort operating in a demanding, detail-heavy environment

• This role is based in Cupertino, CA and requires working in the office on a regular basis.

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.

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.

We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

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…