GLE Creative Talent, Inc. is Hiring a Meeting Manager - Medical Events Agency -variety and career growth! Near Chicago, IL
Our growing and progressive Medical Education client has an As a Meeting Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing a portfolio of live and virtual events ranging in size from 25 to 125 attendees.Agency Insight & Culture
Our client is a boutique digital medical communications agency that partners with pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies to promote the latest medical advances.
They provide their clients with a range of branded educational event solutions that leverage cutting-edge technology.
They valued, develop and reward employees by providing a collaborative culture and defined career path that supports a work/life balance.
Their leadership has maintained rapid growth and financial stability, providing long-term professional growth opportunities.
Events are Broadcast, Web Events, Virtual Speaker Bureaus, Web Training, Live Meetings
The Role You Will Play
Deliver high-quality, flawlessly executed live and virtual events on behalf of our clients
Collaborate with the client services team to manage the overall logistics of live and virtual meetings
Familiarity with virtual meetings platforms is helpful; comfort in learning new technologies essential
Coordinate preparation and distribution of participant, faculty, and logistics correspondence
Manage the site selection process
Manage all arrangements with hotels, including F&B selection and rooming lists
Negotiate cost-effective arrangements on behalf of the client
Work with travel agencies and ground transport companies to arrange and confirm travel for participants, faculty, and clients
Contract and manage audiovisual and other onsite vendors
Review and reconcile hotel, AV, ground transportation, and other subcontractor invoices
Ensure that all contractual obligations are met
Ensuring that the event complies with any pharmaceutical industry regulations
Assist in healthcare provider spending reporting by identifying per-person expenses in the reconciliation process.
Ensure appropriate documentation of processes and contacts to ensure business continuity
Manage meetings within budget and client financial guidelines.
Ensure that client/customer quality standards are always upheld
Background Profile
Meeting/Planning experience
Excellent communication and people interaction skills
Understanding meeting-related technical needs, such as AV, ARS systems, etc.
Ability to work in a team or independently
Outstanding organizational and problem-solving skills