Title : Corporate Meeting Planner (Hybrid Role)
Location : Princeton NJ USA 08541
Contract : 8 months contract to hire
Pay Rate : $30 or $39/ hr. on w2
Shift : 1st Shift, 8:30am - 5:00pm (Hybrid Schedule), Temp to perm position if works out Hybrid work model: Tues/Wed/Thurs; could be times only Wednesdays.
Key Skills (mandatory): Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field, Cvent, CMP certification ,
Technical Skills: Proficiency with Cvent and Microsoft Office applications; working knowledge of event and travel-related technologies, booking platforms (Concur), mobile tools, and reporting systems. SharePoint.
Job Summary :
The Corporate Meeting Planner plays a vital role in the organization by sourcing event venues, negotiating and executing contracts, and managing vendor payment processes for meetings, conventions, and global travel operations. This position works closely with Strategic Business Units (SBUs), Functional Centers of Excellence (FCEs), and travel stakeholders to lead all phases of meeting, convention, and business travel procurement. Responsibilities include managing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and Requests for Information (RFIs) throughout the procurement lifecycle for both meetings and corporate travel-related services.
Required Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field, CMP certification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in procurement, meeting planning, travel management, or project management.
• Experience: Two to four years of professional experience in procurement, project management, meeting planning, hospitality, or corporate travel operations.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Cvent and Microsoft Office applications; working knowledge of event and travel-related technologies, booking platforms (Concur), mobile tools, and reporting systems. SharePoint.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience integrating technology into meeting and travel workflows.
• Familiarity with strategic sourcing, travel management, or contract management tools.
• Advanced skills in data analysis or reporting related to events, travel performance, or procurement activity.