Junior Event Manager / Junior Event Manageress

About Us

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we offer more than just meeting and event planning services; we create connections that inspire, motivate, and change behavior for our clients. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E fosters a culture of people, passion, and purpose to drive business forward.

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in over 50 countries worldwide, BCD M&E’s team of more than 1,800 dedicated professionals is committed to sustainability and success for our customers, our business, and ourselves. Our core values lie at the heart of everything we do, and we seek individuals who aspire to be part of something special, rise to meet our standards, and bring their unique perspectives to our team.

While we can’t guarantee every day will be perfect (who can?), we promise a community that genuinely cares and leads with empathy, alongside a flexible workplace that offers fantastic perks and meaningful, challenging work.

Discover what life is like at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers.

Junior Meeting Planner (m/f/d), BCD Meetings & Events Switzerland

Full-time position, located in Zürich. As part of a project team, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and conducting meetings—whether live, hybrid, or virtual. You will serve as the first point of contact for our service providers and partners, as well as operational stakeholders on the customer side, promoting constant exchange and ensuring that colleagues and service providers have all the relevant information. You will also help maintain the budget and targets of your projects, coordinate the tendering of service providers and trades, and support partners. During the implementation of the events, you will ensure that everything runs smoothly.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1 to 3 years of professional experience in customer management and meeting planning; experience with pharmaceutical clients is a plus.
• Knowledge of Amadeus is advantageous.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, enabling you to manage multiple complex projects and schedules while meeting deadlines.
• Team-oriented with excellent communication and collaboration skills, projecting a confident and friendly demeanor at all levels.
• Fluency in German and English; additional language skills are considered an asset.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• An exciting project portfolio that provides an appealing and challenging work environment at a high level.
• Supportive and dedicated colleagues who achieve extraordinary results and are passionate team players.
• An opportunity to break new creative ground rather than tread familiar paths.
• Flexibility in working hours and various work models, ranging from office work to remote arrangements, to acknowledge your commitment in our project business.
• A workplace characterized by open communication, cordiality, and a strong sense of teamwork.
• A stable and solid organization that operates on a global scale.

Note: All initial interviews are currently conducted virtually. However, we would be happy to meet you in person as we progress through the interview process.

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.