Where Human Connection Fuels Possibility
At Maritz, decades of innovation and perseverance have built more than just a strong reputation — they’ve shaped a culture where human connection and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.
Joining Maritz means becoming part of a workplace grounded in a critical truth; people and their potential is our greatest resource.
Maritz helps companies achieve their business goals by inspiring people to perform their best. We design experiences, incentives, and recognition programs that spark action and deliver measurable impact.
And we’ve brought this human-first design inward – intentionally building teams that care for each other and collaborate powerfully. In our most recent employee survey, nearly 90% of respondents said that their managers care about their concerns and 82% said they feel genuinely appreciated. We know that when employees feel seen, supported, and celebrated for who they are, they thrive and so does our business.
That’s why we’ve created a flexible, environment that empowers you to do your best work without sacrificing what matters most to you. In fact, in that same survey, nearly 90% of respondents said they have the flexibility they need to balance work and personal life and nearly 80% said Maritz does a great job prioritizing employee well being.
We have a passion for excellence and genuine care for the people making it possible.
To function as the primary client liaison and lead for assigned programs. Negotiates critical program components based on knowledge of client requirements from initial request through contract completion and turnover; this includes recommending supplier and destinations options and solutions. Proactively negotiates prices and contracts and creates reasonable preliminary budgets. Communicates with the Client and suppliers on a timely basis, information relative to program operations. Follows standard operating procedures for all sourcing activity.Primary Responsibilities
What You’ll Be Doing
Develop and implement program and negotiation strategies to achieve best pricing and enhancements with suppliers
Gather information to source and place events, initiate RFPs, and secure room blocks and logistics
Negotiate and confirm program components with suppliers, review contracts for accuracy, and ensure legal protections
Track supplier option dates, follow up with team members, and provide documentation at sale notification
Advise teams and clients on deposit requirements, secure payments, and maintain accurate forecasting and budget updates
Keep records of tentative, sold, and canceled programs in management systems, ensuring compliance with policies
Provide leadership to project teams, maintain client communication, and manage VIP or complex requests
Conduct additional negotiations to improve costs, profitability, and terms while achieving benchmarking metrics
What You’ll Bring
College degree
Minimum of 5 years in project, event, or meeting management, with at least 2 years negotiating supplier contracts for venues and hotels of different sizes, domestically and/or internationally
Experience in hotel buying, preferably in Association and Tradeshow market, as well as strong knowledge of program/event budget maintenance.
Knowledge of travel supplier operations, overall capabilities/range of services.
Proven negotiation skills and success in building client and supplier relationships.
Knowledge of domestic hotels and destinations for citywide events.
Ability to manage multiple projects and demands effectively
Strong analytical skills and aptitude for technology/software solutions
Nice To Have
Program management system experience, especially with online sourcing tools
Working Logistics & Things You Should Know
This is a Remote role (onsite expectations to be defined by the company)
Requires up to 10% travel worldwide for client site inspections (air, boat, rail, or car)
During emergencies, you’ll provide guidance and leadership to ensure client and participant’s safety
Operations run on CST
DISCLAIMER: This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to confirm or be interpreted as a comprehensive summary of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.
Maritz offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, paid parental leave, 401k, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, year end holiday closure, and more!
View all details at: www.MaritzBenefits.com
Maritz will only employ applicants who have authorization to work permanently in the U.S. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Those who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire. No calls or agencies please.
Maritz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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Skills Required
- College degree
- Minimum of 5 years in project, event, or meeting management
- At least 2 years negotiating supplier contracts for venues and hotels
- Experience in hotel buying, preferably in Association and Tradeshow market
- Strong knowledge of program/event budget maintenance
- Proven negotiation skills and relationship-building
Maritz Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Maritz and has not been reviewed or approved by Maritz.
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Retirement Support — The company provides a 401(k) with employer matching alongside profit-sharing and performance pay to support long-term financial well-being. Plan structure and access tools reinforce reliability of retirement support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes flexible scheduling, unlimited PTO with approval, and an additional holiday period at year-end. This breadth enables employees to rest and recharge across different life needs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for all new parents and paid caregiver leave are available to support family responsibilities. Dependent coverage and family-oriented resources further strengthen support for household needs.
Maritz Insights
What We Do
People drive business, and Maritz knows what drives people. We use our deep knowledge of behavioral science, combined with data insights and analytics, to solve business challenges for our Fortune 500 clients. Maritz’s portfolio of B2B companies increases customer loyalty, employee experience and sales performance through a variety of services and software solutions, encompassing research, incentives, rewards, experience design, creative strategy, incentive travel, meetings and events.
