Conference Specialist / Account Manager
Location: Remote (must reside in the metro St. Louis, MO area)
Position Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: 55,000–60,000 per year, plus benefits
Our growing client produces large, well-organized meetings and conferences nationwide and is adding an Event Specialist / Account Manager to their team. This is a remote role with travel to client events approximately one to two times per month. Outside of travel, you will work from home but must live in the greater St. Louis, MO area.
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What you’ll do
• Assist with the daily planning and seamless execution of meetings, conferences, and trade shows.
• Partner with customers to fully understand event requirements, expectations, and success measures.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for hotel reservations, attendee registration, and related logistics.
• Prepare agendas and supporting documents for meetings and conferences.
• Create, send, and track requests for proposals (RFPs) to hotels and vendors.
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What our client offers
• A generous total rewards package including strong benefits, retirement plan, and PTO.
• A family-like, relaxed yet professional work environment with a mission driven, non profit feel.
• A rewarding career filled with interesting, fun, and challenging responsibilities.
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What will help you succeed
• Proven ability to multi task while managing complex event details, making sound business decisions, and delivering calm, professional, high touch customer service.
• Previous experience in event planning, hospitality, or a service related industry.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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Travel requirements
• Ability and willingness to travel 1–2 times per month, including occasional overnights and flexible hours during events.
