Position: Senior Consultant Events
About: The Sr. Consultant, Events is responsible for management of conferences and events at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association including but not limited to timelines, finances, stakeholders, contracts, and event technology for internal, external, hybrid, and virtual meetings. The role will collaborate with internal stakeholders in addition to managing the RFP process, negotiating contracts, planning, and executing logistics, facilitating agenda development, and managing budgets.
Requirements: Bachelors Degree; 8+ years in a meeting management role overseeing large and/or complex meetings and conferences; Experience with project management to include budget oversight; Deep experience with contract negotiations; Established relationships in the meetings industry with strong knowledge of first tier cities in the US; Experience with virtual and hybrid meeting planning and execution; Experience managing stakeholder expectations at all levels; Microsoft Office proficiency to include Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook; Comfortable with new software applications, ability to learn new products quickly; Strong organization skills with ability to prioritize responsibilities; Strong time management capabilities; Fluidity to pivot as needed; change is inevitable; Strong communication capabilities; Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; Strong contract negotiation skills; Ability to think on your feet and make quick strategic decisions in the face of chaos; Critical thinking skills; Ability and comfort in making informed recommendations to leadership and other stakeholders.
Benefits: Paid holidays, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance, 401(k) matching, Lifestyle spending account, Many other benefits
