Sr, Meetings & Event Planner

Senior Meetings & Events Planner

The Senior Meetings & Events Planner is responsible for the end-to-end planning and execution of incentive programs, meetings, and special events. This role manages all logistical aspects of assigned programs, working independently while collaborating with internal team, department leadership and internal clients. The Sr. Planner applies proven event planning experience and budget management to deliver exceptional programs, while actively growing in scope, influence, and leadership.

Responsibilities :

• Independently design, plan, and execute incentive travel programs, meetings, and events from conception to completion.
• Manage all event details including communication, registration, amenities, catering, production, entertainment, transportation / manifests, venue selection, program content, and on- and off-site activities.
• Negotiate vendor contracts, manage assigned program budgets (ranging from $50K to $2M), and ensure timely financial reconciliation.
• Develop timelines, project plans, and communication materials for assigned programs.
• Collaborate with the internal team and department leadership to review options and align on strategy and best practices, ensuring cross-program consistency before presenting to internal clients and stakeholders.
• Provide on-site leadership and troubleshooting to ensure smooth program execution.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize program feedback to inform future planning.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, destinations, and event technology.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, and partners.
• Ensure compliance with legal, risk, and safety standards across all assigned programs.

Qualifications :

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of JM Family. All work arrangements are subject to associate performance, business need and manager discretion, and may be revised as necessary.

JM FAMILY IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

JM Family Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, retaining, and promoting qualified associates without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, national origin, marital status, citizenship, military status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial, or local law.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact JM Family's Talent Acquisition department at talentacquisition@jmfamily.com for assistance. If you have an accommodation request for one of our recruiting events, please notify us at least 72 hours prior so that we may provide assistance.