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Meeting and Event Planner / Operations Manager

Morley Companies, Inc.
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ABOUT THE ROLE

Location: Remote; involves regular travel to trip destinations

 

Are you an experienced event planner looking to take your career to the next level?

 

Morley is seeking a remote Meeting and Event Planner / Operations Manager to join its award-winning Meetings & Incentives team.

 

In this role, you'll be at the forefront of planning and operating business meetings, events and incentive programs, serving corporate Fortune 500 and luxury brand clients.

 

You’ll support Program Managers and Program Coordinators (PMs / PCs) and will work closely with our sales team to ensure seamless client experiences from start to finish. Your expertise will drive the success of our programs while maintaining consistency and compliance throughout the process.

 

What You'll Do

  • New leads:
    • Work with the sales team on lead specifications, budget development and space management, including qualifying, holding, client presentations and contracting
    • Conduct final budget reviews alongside account management to ensure financial accuracy
  • Weekly tasks: Staffing requests; review budgets and checklists
  • Program development:
    • Provide operational support (program supervision) to the PM / PC and help develop and implement processes to ensure the program’s success
    • Ensure consistency and compliance with the client group from sales through billing
    • Liaise with account management, vendors and the client contact as directed
    • Manage client expectations by communicating proactively and effectively
    • Coordinate with internal business units on services provided by our various teams
    • Travel on-site to domestic or international destinations as needed to support programs on site

 

Questions Before You Apply? 

Live chat with a Morley Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist (careers.morleycompanies.com | chat hours: M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern time; closed on some holidays | TA will respond to after-hours questions the next business day).

 

SKILLS FOR SUCCESS

Required Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in interfacing with professional clients
  • A positive, self-starter attitude with a solid work ethic and ability to meet deadlines
  • Organizational skills, strong attention to detail
  • Able to multitask
  • Computer proficiency, especially Microsoft Office

 

Eligibility Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in the event planning and hospitality industries, including:
    • 7+ years’ operational management in banquet or event planning
    • Arranging meetings and events for clients / groups
  • Experience in managing and coaching associates / coworkers
  • Able to travel extensively (50% of the time)

 

Nice to Have

  • CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) certification (strongly preferred)

 

Remote Work Requirements

  • High-speed internet access at home that you are able to connect to via Ethernet or landline
  • Secluded and distraction-free work environment

 

WHY JOIN OUR MORELY FAMILY

The value of your employment is more than your paycheck. It’s the combination of competitive pay, health benefits and other benefits Morley provides – your total compensation package.

 

Health & Wellness Benefits

  • Medical and prescription coverage, including free annual physicals
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Associate wellness program (earn a reward for getting your annual wellness checkup)
  • Programs to quit tobacco use and manage chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, asthma)

 

Financial Benefits

  • 401(k) with match
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance (company paid)

 

Benefits to Make Your Life Easier

  • Teladoc: 24/7 online access to doctors
  • 24/7 nurse help desk
  • Patient advocacy: Free 24/7 help with benefit questions and claims issues
  • Family, financial and estate guidance (will) services

 

About Morley

Our mission is to deliver extraordinary experiences.

 

We do this by leading with humility, embracing everyone, sweating the details and moving mountains (making the impossible possible) – for our Morley Family members and for the world-leading companies that partner with us.

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote an inclusive, caring and respectful work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

 

As part of this commitment, we provide reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact talentacquisition@morleynet.com.

 

Thank you for your interest in Morley.

 

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