Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of domestic and international corporate meetings, incentive travel programs, recognition events, leadership meetings, and other special events from concept through completion.
• Develop event strategies, timelines, workback schedules, and communication plans aligned with business objectives, budgets, and the overall attendee experience.
• Research and recommend destinations, venues, hotels, and event partners that deliver creative, high-quality experiences while meeting program and budget requirements.
• Manage all aspects of event logistics, including venue sourcing, room blocks, meeting space, food and beverage, transportation, entertainment, décor, audiovisual production, registration, and onsite operations.
• Partner with senior executives and key stakeholders to understand business objectives and translate them into engaging event programming, presentations, recognition ceremonies, and VIP experiences.
• Lead RFP processes, contract negotiations, and vendor selection while building strong relationships with hotels, destination management companies, production partners, transportation providers, and other event suppliers.
• Develop and manage event budgets, monitor and forecast expenses, reconcile final billing, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure compliance with company financial and procurement guidelines.
• Plan and execute employee recognition and incentive programs that celebrate achievement, strengthen company culture, and create memorable experiences for attendees.
• Collaborate across Marketing, Communications, HR, Sales, Finance, Procurement, and Executive Leadership to coordinate event content, branding, creative assets, signage, gifts, promotional materials, and communications.
• Lead onsite event operations, including event staff, vendors, production teams, VIP needs, and program logistics, serving as the primary decision-maker to ensure a seamless attendee experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of corporate event planning experience, including large-scale meetings and incentive travel
• Manage international events and executive-level programs.
• Strong contract negotiation and vendor management experience.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Proficiency with event management technology, Microsoft Office Suite, and registration platforms.

Benefits

• Bunzl salary range for this role is $60,000 - $80,000 based on education, experience and location
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
• 401K with generous company match
• Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks.
• Bunzl accepts ongoing applications until the position is filled.