Also referred to as:
Event Logistics Director, Event Planning and Production Director
Requirements and Responsibilities
Meeting/Event Director plans and directs live and virtual meetings and events for an organization or external clients. Develops the strategy, goals, success metrics, and messaging for events to ensure alignment with business goals. Being a Meeting/Event Director defines planning standards, policies, and procedures to drive efficiency and ensure meetings and events achieve financial, operational, and outreach objectives. Develops and maintains a network of vendors. Additionally, Meeting/Event Director provides budgetary oversight and control, negotiating and approving the final selection of venues, catering, technology, and other event support services. Understands organizational goals and develops high-level event planning, scheduling, and budgeting to drive long-term business objectives. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Meeting/Event Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Meeting/Event Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.
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