How do they match: Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

  • Catering Manager
  • Catering Sales Manager
  • Catering and Convention Services Manager
  • Certified Meeting Professional
  • Conference Service Coordinator
  • Conference Services Manager
  • Conference Services Director
  • Conference Manager
  • Conference Planning Manager
  • Convention Services Manager
  • Convention Services Director
  • Convention Manager
  • Event Manager
  • Events Manager
  • Executive Meeting Manager
  • Meeting Manager
  • Sales Manager
  • Special Events Manager

  • 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.
  • 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.

  • Market products, services, or events.
  • Negotiate contracts with clients or service providers.
  • Update professional knowledge.