Conference planning manager vs conference coordinator

The differences between conference planning managers and conference coordinators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a conference planning manager and a conference coordinator. Additionally, a conference planning manager has an average salary of $52,391, which is higher than the $41,978 average annual salary of a conference coordinator.

The top three skills for a conference planning manager include BEO, conference planning and banquet event orders. The most important skills for a conference coordinator are conference calls, reservations, and event planning.

Conference planning manager vs conference coordinator overview

	Conference Planning Manager	Conference Coordinator
Yearly salary	$52,391	$41,978
Hourly rate	$25.19	$20.18
Growth rate	18%	18%
Number of jobs	15,672	19,660
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 78%	Bachelor's Degree, 72%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	2	2

Conference planning manager vs conference coordinator salary

Conference planning managers and conference coordinators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Conference Planning Manager	Conference Coordinator
Average salary	$52,391	$41,978
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $83,000	Between $32,000 And $54,000
Highest paying City	-	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	Battelle
Best paying industry	-	Telecommunication

Differences between conference planning manager and conference coordinator education

There are a few differences between a conference planning manager and a conference coordinator in terms of educational background:

	Conference Planning Manager	Conference Coordinator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 78%	Bachelor's Degree, 72%
Most common major	Hospitality Management	Business
Most common college	San Diego State University	San Diego State University

Conference planning manager vs conference coordinator demographics

Here are the differences between conference planning managers' and conference coordinators' demographics:

	Conference Planning Manager	Conference Coordinator
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 9.2% Female, 90.8%	Male, 26.5% Female, 73.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15.9% Asian, 5.9% White, 61.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.2% Asian, 5.9% White, 61.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between conference planning manager and conference coordinator duties and responsibilities

Conference planning manager example responsibilities.

Organize and manage all audio visual and food & beverage technical updates in Delphi database.
Arrange catering, audiovisual, rooming lists, VIP amenities, transportation and other services.
Facilitate the weekly BEO review meeting to ensure correct interpretation of the customer's itinerary and anticipate any possible challenges.
Develop innovative PowerPoint presentation used to target new prospective donors.

Conference coordinator example responsibilities.

Manage internal & external reservations for audio and videoconferencing requirements over telephone and via e-mail.
Attend daily and weekly BEO meetings.
Process documentation of hotel BEO s and final invoices while disputing where necessary.
Help Medicaid eligible members to secure both physical and behavioral services in the community by reviewing and preparing prior authorization requests.
Track lead referrals and ROI.
Track budget costs and ROI relate to each event.

Conference planning manager vs conference coordinator skills

Common conference planning manager skills

BEO, 15%
Conference Planning, 14%
Banquet Event Orders, 13%
Event Planning, 10%
Meeting Rooms, 10%
Guest Satisfaction, 5%

Common conference coordinator skills

Conference Calls, 15%
Reservations, 13%
Event Planning, 6%
Audio Visual Equipment, 5%
Conference Planning, 4%
Event Management, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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