Meeting & Event Planner

Conagra Brands
Chicago
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 82,000 - 120,000 annuallyFunction: Program & Project Management (PMO)Experience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Organization","Project management","Relationship building","Budget management"]

Lead the planning and execution of customer-facing events, including trade shows, industry conferences, and the annual National Sales Meeting. Own the end-to-end event lifecycle—from venue sourcing and contract negotiation to budgets, logistics, communications, branding, attendee management, and onsite execution. Partner cross-functionally across Sales and internal teams to deliver aligned, measurable experiences, while traveling occasionally (10–15%) to support key events.

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Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands
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Meeting & Event Planner

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Job Summary

Lead the planning and execution of customer-facing events, including trade shows, industry conferences, and the annual National Sales Meeting. Own the end-to-end event lifecycle—from venue sourcing and contract negotiation to budgets, logistics, communications, branding, attendee management, and onsite execution. Partner cross-functionally across Sales and internal teams to deliver aligned, measurable experiences, while traveling occasionally (10–15%) to support key events.
Location: Chicago
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Program & Project Management (PMO)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead planning and execution of customer meetings, trade shows, and industry conferences from concept through completion.
  • •Support the strategy, planning, and delivery of the annual National Sales Meeting.
  • •Coordinate event communications, branding, attendee management, registration, travel logistics, meeting content, and onsite operations.
  • •Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Brand, Culinary, and other teams to create customer experiences aligned with business objectives.
  • •Manage budgets and vendor performance; evaluate effectiveness, analyze results, and recommend improvements for future events.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 82,000 - 120,000 annually
Perks:Health Insurance401kEquityPaid LeaveParental Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's degree required.
  • •5+ years of experience planning customer-facing events, trade shows, industry conferences, or large-scale sales meetings.
  • •Proven success managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • •Experience managing budgets, forecasting expenses, negotiating contracts, and overseeing vendor partnerships.
  • •Exceptional written and verbal communication, organization, and project management skills.
Experience:5+ years
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationOrganizationProject managementRelationship buildingBudget management
Tech Stack:Microsoft OfficeExcelPowerPointOutlook

Company Brief

Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands is a packaged food company that develops, manufactures, and markets branded grocery, frozen, and snacks products for retail and foodservice customers across North America. Its portfolio includes well-known household brands in meals, condiments, and desserts.
Industry: FMCG
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Chicago, United States
Founded: 1919
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