Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of domestic and international corporate meetings, incentive trips, recognition programs, leadership meetings, and special events.
• Develop event strategies that align with company objectives, budgets, and participant experience goals.
• Create detailed project timelines, workback schedules, and communication plans to ensure successful execution.
• Research destinations, venues, and suppliers to identify innovative event solutions.
• Manage large-scale, multi-day events from initial concept through final execution.
• Oversee venue sourcing, contract negotiations, room blocks, meeting space requirements, food and beverage planning, transportation, entertainment, décor, audiovisual production, and event logistics.
• Coordinate registration processes, attendee communications, VIP management, and onsite operations.
• Develop contingency plans and proactively manage operational risks.
• Partner with senior executives and internal leadership to understand business objectives and incorporate them into event programming.
• Coordinate executive presentations, recognition ceremonies, leadership meetings, and special VIP experiences.

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

• 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.