What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meeting Manager position at Management Solutions Plus?
MSP is a fast-paced association management company located in Rockville, MD with over 20 clients. Qualified candidate must possess 2 years of meeting experience, be highly motivated, able to set and shift priorities as needed to meet deadlines, be capable of working independently and as a strong team player, have outstanding problem-solving ability, and be capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously. Travel is required. Association experience and computer literacy with Memberclicks and Cvent is a plus. Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation is preferred but not required. Two days of telework a week is permitted with supervisor approval after orientation period. Excellent benefits package.
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Meeting Manager
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Travel as needed, up to 8 times a year. Trips may be for 5 days.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Site Selection
· Assists the Vice President, Meetings Management and work with appropriate association volunteers and staff members to recommend and select sites appropriate for meetings.
· Conducts site visits and/or pre-planning sites as needed.
Meetings Management
· Learn and understand the objectives of the meetings.
· Prepares timeline for each meeting.
· Works with the hotel staff and vendors to plan all details prior to meetings.
· Works and communicates with internal staff on status of the meeting.
· Manages staff travel, arrangements and schedules for on-site duties of the meetings.
Meeting Promotions
· Works in concert with the Communications/Marketing departments to prepare brochures, vertical responses, website updates, social media and other information for promotion of each meeting.
· Works in concert with the Communications/Marketing departments to prepare the program brochure and final program and other informational literature for attendee packets.
· Prepares meeting materials and packets.
Speaker Management
· Communicate with speakers to obtain information for promotional brochures, handouts and any travel/hotel itineraries.
· Manages the conference app, if applicable, to include speakers and handouts.
· Arranges travel and hotel accommodations for speakers.
Registration
· Works in concert with Member Services staff who oversees the registration process including creating meetings database and reports, entering registrations, running badges/reports and ordering supplies for client meetings.
Financial Management
· Work with the respective Executive Director to prepare meetings budgets as required.
· Monitors meetings expenses and keep the Executive Director updated on all financial expenditures.
· Consolidate invoices.
On-Site Management
· Lead and works on site to make sure all functions go as planned.
Exhibits and Sponsorships Management
· Work with the exhibits/sponsorship staff to oversee the setup and needs of each exhibitor and/or sponsor.
Special Events
· Works with appropriate association volunteers and staff on social functions/special events, as required.
· College degree or comparable experience
· 2 years experience working on meetings in an association environment
· Demonstrated budgeting and financial management skills
· Experience working in convention and hotel facilities
· Computer literate with proficiency using Word, Excel, and databases is a plus
· Excellent project management, problem solving, and organizational skills
· Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all levels
· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
· Excellent verbal and written communication, and presentation skills
· Must have the ability to work independently.
· Strong customer service orientation
· Detail oriented and accurate
· Association experience is desirable.