Entry level event planner Jobs in Jersey City, NJ

Event Planner

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world's most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward. Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 60+ countries across the world, BCD M&E's team of 2,000+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table. While we can't guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something.

About the Role We are looking for a dynamic, highly skilled Planner to elevate our meetings and events portfolio across New York City and beyond. This client?facing role is central to delivering premium experiences to a top financial sector client. You will own multiple programs at once, driving innovation, operational excellence, and flawless execution from concept through completion.

Core Responsibilities

• Architect and oversee high?impact conferences, meetings, and signature events that showcase our brand and exceed client expectations.
• Design polished, executive?ready travel agendas and end?to?end itineraries.
• Lead budget strategy, vendor negotiations, and financial stewardship to maximize value and ROI.
• Manage digital touchpointsincluding program websites, presentations, and attendee?facing assetsto create cohesive, engaging experiences.
• Drive cross?functional alignment through structured team meetings, proactive communication, and clear project direction.
• Oversee financial workflows, reporting, and reconciliation with precision and accountability.
• Apply 10+ years of event or project management expertise within a fast?paced corporate financial environment to deliver best?in?class outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem?solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to build and maintain productive client and vendor relationships.
• Willingness to travel for on?site support as needed.

Join Us If you are ready to bring your planning expertise to a dynamic environment and deliver high?quality events, we encourage you to apply.

The Perks

• Flexible Working We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.
• Room to Grow Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.
• Everyone has a voice We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.
• Make your move The diversity of roles across BCD M&E's global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us.
• We've got you covered Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.
• We're positive. You'll love it. It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.

Travel requirements for this role are as follows: 25% to 50%. We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your professional background and experience. The salary range for candidates in applicable jurisdictions in the US for the position of Event Planner is between $90,000 - $110,000. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and project budget.