Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.
Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.
Evaluate and select providers of services according to customer requirements.
Inspect event facilities to ensure that they conform to customer requirements.
Negotiate contracts with such service providers and suppliers as hotels, convention centers, and speakers.
Obtain permits from fire and health departments to erect displays and exhibits and serve food at events.
Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to customer requirements.
Promote conference, convention and trades show services by performing tasks such as meeting with professional and trade associations, and producing brochures and other publications.
Read trade publications, attend seminars, and consult with other meeting professionals to keep abreast of meeting management standards and trends.
Correspond with customers to answer questions or resolve complaints.
Market products, services, or events.
Negotiate contracts with clients or service providers.