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We design experiences, incentives, and recognition programs that spark action and deliver measurable impact.\nAnd we’ve brought this human-first design inward - intentionally building teams that care for each other and collaborate powerfully. In our most recent employee survey, nearly 90% of respondents said that their managers care about their concerns and 82% said they feel genuinely appreciated. We know that when employees feel seen, supported, and celebrated for who they are, they thrive and so does our business.\nThat’s why we’ve created a flexible, environment that empowers you to do your best work without sacrificing what matters most to you. In fact, in that same survey, nearly 90% of respondents said they have the flexibility they need to balance work and personal life and nearly 80% said Maritz does a great job prioritizing employee well being.\nWe have a passion for excellence and genuine care for the people making it possible.\nTo function as primary client liaison and team leader for assigned programs and events. Manages the overall coordination and execution of an entire program/event from an operational perspective. Responsible for coordination of all program planning while providing unparalleled levels of customer service. Primary responsibility for client budget management in addition to forecasting all budget variations.What You’ll Be Doing\nLead the planning and execution of corporate meetings, incentive travel programs, executive events, hospitality programs, and special events from concept through onsite delivery.\nDevelop comprehensive project plans, timelines, budgets, communication plans, and execution strategies to ensure successful program outcomes.\nServe as the primary day-to-day client contact, delivering exceptional customer service while building strong relationships with clients, executive stakeholders, VIP attendees, and supplier partners.\nManage all aspects of event logistics, including attendee management, housing management, air travel, ground transportation, food and beverage, meeting space, production, gifting, and ancillary activities.\nNegotiate and manage supplier relationships, including destination management companies (DMCs), audio-visual providers, transportation partners, production vendors, and other third-party suppliers.\nConduct sourcing and RFP processes, evaluate proposals, negotiate pricing and contractual terms, and make recommendations aligned with client objectives, risk management standards, and profitability goals.\nReview, negotiate, and manage contracts to ensure compliance with company policies and minimize operational and financial risk.\nCoordinate site inspections, planning visits, and client working sessions to support program development and execution.\nLead cross-functional project teams by providing direction, coordinating resources, communicating client expectations, managing deliverables, and maintaining project documentation.\nManage program financials, including budget development, forecasting, expense tracking, supplier payments, client invoicing, reconciliation, and post-event financial reporting.\nProvide onsite leadership during events, including executive and VIP programs, resolving operational challenges, managing supplier performance, and ensuring a seamless attendee experience.\nSupport new business initiatives through proposal development, program recommendations, and client retention efforts.\nMinimum Requirements:\nBachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.\nMinimum of 5 years of progressive event planning experience within a corporate, agency, hospitality, destination management, or event services environment.\nDemonstrated experience leading the planning and execution of complex, multi-day, and large-scale meetings and events.\nRequired experience planning and managing incentive travel programs from concept through onsite execution.\n Required experience supporting executive, VIP, and C-level attendee events, including high-touch guest experiences and protocol management.\nStrong knowledge of event management disciplines, including registration, attendee travel, supplier management, onsite operations, and event execution\nDemonstrated experience reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts, terms and conditions, and supplier agreements with hotels, venues, and event partners.\nProven success developing, managing, forecasting, tracking, and reconciling event budgets while maintaining financial accountability and achieving program objectives.\nExceptional attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex programs simultaneously.\nOutstanding customer service, relationship management, and communication skills.\nStrong project management skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines and deliverables.\nExcellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new technologies quickly.\nNice To Have\nExperience leading cross-functional project teams, event teams, or workstreams, with or without direct-report responsibility.\nExperience with Cvent, including registration management, reporting, attendee communications, event websites, and onsite solutions.\nExperience supporting major sporting events, hospitality programs, sponsorship activations, tournaments, or large-scale spectator events\nExposure to project financial forecasting and profitability management.\nWorking Logistics & Things You Should Know\nThis role has onsite responsibilities in Atlanta.\nThis position requires up to 30% travel for site inspections, client meetings, and onsite program delivery.\nThis position operates on EST. \nDISCLAIMER: This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to confirm or be interpreted as a comprehensive summary of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.\nMaritz offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, paid parental leave, 401k, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, year end holiday closure, and more!\nView all details at: www.MaritzBenefits.com\nMaritz will only employ applicants who have authorization to work permanently in the U.S. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Those who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire. No calls or agencies please.\nMaritz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. 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