Director, Meetings & Events

Charlotte, NC (On-site)

$83K/yr – $95K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 2 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end corporate event programs from planning to post-event optimization, leading cross-functional teams and client relationships to deliver exceptional attendee experiences.

  • Oversee venue sourcing, budgeting, and onsite operations
  • Partner with marketing, finance, and leadership to allocate resources
  • Coach and develop teams while supporting business development

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and execution of corporate meetings, conferences, executive events, and client experiences.
  • Develop programs that align with client objectives and deliver exceptional attendee experiences.
  • Serve as the primary client lead, building trusted relationships, providing recommendations, and ensuring program success.
  • Lead cross-functional teams, establishing staffing plans, priorities, accountability, and resource allocation.
  • Oversee all aspects of event delivery, including venue sourcing and contracting, attendee management, logistics, production, hospitality, transportation, registration, and onsite operations.
  • Manage event budgets, forecasting, financial tracking, and post-event reconciliation.
  • Partner with MKTG creative, finance, and agency leadership to coordinate resources and support program execution.
  • Review client deliverables, presentations, event documentation, post-event reports, and recommendations.
  • Provide onsite leadership, managing teams, vendors, and stakeholders while resolving issues in real time.
  • Evaluate program performance and identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance attendee experiences, and strengthen future programs.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of demonstrated experience planning and executing corporate meetings, conferences, leadership programs, and/or trade shows, including experience leading teams and managing complex programs.
  • Experience in an event, experiential, or marketing agency environment is strongly preferred.
  • Willingness to travel and support events outside traditional business hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
  • Willingness to assist with onsite event setup, breakdown, and operational support when required.

Preferred

  • Experience in an event, experiential, or marketing agency environment is strongly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of meeting logistics, attendee experience, and coordination with content and production teams.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance,
  • Life insurance,
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance,
  • 401k,
  • Flexible paid time off,
  • At least 15 paid holidays per year,
  • Paid sick and safe leave, and
  • Paid parental leave.
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Director, Meetings & Events

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