Meeting Event Manager, Congress & HCP

Where Human Connection Fuels Possibility

At Maritz decades of innovation and perseverance have built more than just a strong reputation theyve shaped a culture where human connection and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

Joining Maritz means becoming part of a workplace grounded in a critical truth; people and their potential is our greatest resource.

Maritz helps companies achieve their business goals by inspiring people to perform their best. We design experiences incentives and recognition programs that spark action and deliver measurable impact.

And weve brought this human-first design inward intentionally building teams that care for each other and collaborate our most recent employee survey nearly 90% of respondents said that their managers care about their concerns and 82% said they feel genuinely appreciated. We know that when employees feel seen supported and celebrated for who they are they thrive and so does our business.

Thats why weve created a flexible environment that empowers you to do your best work without sacrificing what matters most to fact in that same survey nearly 90% of respondents said they have the flexibility they need to balance work and personal life and nearly 80% said Maritz does a great job prioritizing employee well being.

We have a passion for excellence and genuine care for the people making it possible.

What Youll Be Doing

• Serving as the primary point of contact to select meetings and trusted partner for assigned clients leading programs and events from initial planning through onsite execution.
• Partnering and collaborating with Corporate Meeting Planner on Congresses tradeshows Conventions and other related corp. meeting event. to include project management including timelines document creation and retention logistics deliverables and operational details to ensure seamless execution.
• Managing event budgets and financials including forecasting tracking expenses negotiating supplier contracts and ensuring programs meet profitability goals and reconciliation.
• Leading and directing cross-functional project teams by clearly communicating client goals expectations and business requirements.
• Sourcing negotiating and managing suppliers such as hotels audio-visual partners DMCs air and other third-party vendors.
• Conducting site inspections and collaborating with clients and internal stakeholders to align on program strategy and execution.
• Maintaining proactive transparent communication with clients and internal partners throughout the lifecycle of each program.
• Overseeing onsite event delivery anticipating challenges resolving issues in real time and ensuring a high-touch client experience.
• Managing VIP logistics and special projects as needed.
• Supporting proposal development renewals and ongoing client relationships by providing operational expertise and strategic input.

What Youll Bring

• A bachelors degree or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in meeting or event planning incentive programs association or corporate events or related hotel convention or sales roles (international destination experience is a plus).
• Strong working knowledge of end-to-end program and event management including budget ownership and financial forecasting.
• Proven ability to build manage and maintain strong client relationships based on trust and service excellence.
• Clear professional communication skills both written and verbal with confidence presenting to clients and stakeholders.
• The ability to manage multiple projects at once while staying organized flexible and detail oriented.
• Solid technical skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office CVENT and the ability to quickly learn new systems and tools.

Things You Should Know

• 50-75% travel is required. Must have updated passport for travel.
• This is a hybrid role requiring candidates to be based in Cincinnati OH. consistent onsite attendance will be required.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to confirm or be interpreted as a comprehensive summary of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

Maritz offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical dental vision life insurance disability paid parental leave 401k tuition reimbursement paid time off year end holiday closure and more!

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Maritz will only employ applicants who have authorization to work permanently in the U.S. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Those who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire. No calls or agencies please.

Maritz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex race color religion national origin age marital status political affiliation sexual orientation gender identity genetic information disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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