Event Planner

BCD • New York, NY

5d • $95,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

BCD Meetings & Events is seeking an Event Planner to manage high-touch corporate programs from kickoff through onsite execution. The role involves partnering with clients, vendors, and internal teams to keep timelines, budgets, and deliverables on track while coordinating compliance, VIP needs, and multiple programs in a fast-paced, structured environment. Life Sciences experience is a plus, particularly in highly regulated, detail-focused settings.

The position is onsite in New York, NY at least four days per week, with travel requirements of 25% to 50%. The stated US salary range is $95,000–$110,000; actual pay depends on skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and project budget.

Requirements

• Experience managing complex meetings and events, including registration and onsite execution.
• Strong client communication, organization, accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Ability to coordinate multiple programs, vendors, attendee management, reporting, and billing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, compliance-focused environment and manage shifting priorities, VIP needs, and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Life Sciences experience, especially in a highly regulated, detail-focused setting.
• Experience supporting Financial Industry events.
• Familiarity with Cvent, meeting technology platforms, and database management tools.
• Hands-on experience with domestic and international group travel logistics.
• A bachelor’s degree or CMP certification.
• Confidence partnering with air, hotel, and supplier teams to manage attrition, deposits, and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex meetings and events from registration through onsite execution, keeping timelines, budgets, and deliverables aligned.
• Serve as the day-to-day client contact, building trust through clear communication, recommendations, and follow-through.
• Coordinate vendors, websites, attendee management, reporting, and billing across multiple programs.
• Resolve problems professionally while balancing changing priorities, VIP needs, and deadlines.
• Partner with air, hotel, and supplier teams to manage attrition, deposits, and reconciliation.

Benefits

• Flexible working environment.
• Learning and development support and opportunities for career growth and mobility.
• Comprehensive healthcare.
• Retirement plans.
• Continued education support.
• Travel and hotel discounts.
• Volunteer and sustainability opportunities.
• Employee recognition program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed