Sr. Meeting Event Manager

Maritz

About The Position

The Sr. Meeting & Event Manager supports the Meeting Management/Planning Team—including Meeting Event Managers, Account Managers, Operations Managers, and Directors—with assigned program deliverables. The role works directly with the team to develop and adhere to project timelines and serves as the primary liaison for managing support departments for assigned programs. The position manages operations for large and complex meetings, including hotel blocks, registration, inventory management, and program logistics. It requires strategic guidance for clients and internal stakeholders, leadership across cross-functional teams and workstreams, and the ability to independently manage multiple high-priority programs. The manager uses Cvent for website development, attendee management, reporting, and event technology solutions, and uses Microsoft Office—particularly Excel—to analyze and report data. The role may be performed virtually or from Maritz’s Fenton, Missouri office and requires up to 25–30% travel for operations site inspections and onsite program execution. Maritz describes its workplace as flexible and focused on employee well-being, collaboration, and human connection.

Requirements

Extensive experience as a Senior Meeting/Event Manager, preferably within Maritz or a similar environment.
Proven expertise managing large, complex programs, including National Sales Meetings, HCP meetings, and incentive events.
Proven success managing large-scale National Sales Meetings with 2,000 or more attendees, HCP programs, and incentive events with significant stakeholder visibility and business impact.
Hands-on experience with Cvent, including website builds and reporting.
Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, and the ability to analyze and report data.
Excellent communication, organizational, relationship management, problem-solving, and client service skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
Up to 25–30% travel for operations site inspections and onsite program execution.

Nice To Haves

Hospitality or event management degree.
Experience supporting onsite event execution.
Familiarity with program management systems and reporting tools.
Experience mentoring or onboarding newer team members.

Responsibilities

Support the Meeting Management/Planning Team with assigned program deliverables.
Develop and adhere to project timelines with the team.
Act as the primary liaison for managing support departments for assigned programs.
Manage event operations, including hotel blocks, registration, inventory management, and program logistics for large and complex meetings.
Provide strategic guidance to clients and internal stakeholders throughout planning and execution.
Lead cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and drive alignment across multiple workstreams.
Manage Cvent website development, attendee management, reporting, and event technology solutions.
Analyze and report data using Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel.
Independently manage multiple high-priority programs while collaborating across teams.