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Convention Planner
Convention Planners organize large-scale meetings, conferences, and trade shows.
Typical pay
$55,000/yr
Education
Portfolio + experience matters | Associate/Bachelor's in Marketing/Business (common) | …
Outlook
↑ Above Average
Why this matters in Business & Money
Marketing connects businesses to people.
What you’d actually do
Plan convention logistics, select and negotiate with venues, manage registration systems, coordinate with speakers and exhibitors, develop event budgets, oversee on-site operations, manage vendor relationships, and evaluate event success.
What can I do right now?
- DECA, School store, Marketing projects, Social media management
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