Convention services manager vs conference coordinator

The differences between convention services managers and conference coordinators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a convention services manager, becoming a conference coordinator takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a convention services manager has an average salary of $51,222, which is higher than the $41,978 average annual salary of a conference coordinator.

The top three skills for a convention services manager include convention services, audio visual and reservations. The most important skills for a conference coordinator are conference calls, reservations, and event planning.

Convention services manager vs conference coordinator overview

	Convention Services Manager	Conference Coordinator
Yearly salary	$51,222	$41,978
Hourly rate	$24.63	$20.18
Growth rate	10%	18%
Number of jobs	120,658	19,660
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	Bachelor's Degree, 72%
Average age	39	38
Years of experience	4	2

Convention services manager vs conference coordinator salary

Convention services managers and conference coordinators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Convention Services Manager	Conference Coordinator
Average salary	$51,222	$41,978
Salary range	Between $40,000 And $65,000	Between $32,000 And $54,000
Highest paying City	San Francisco, CA	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	California	New York
Best paying company	Hyatt Hotels	Battelle
Best paying industry	Hospitality	Telecommunication

Differences between convention services manager and conference coordinator education

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

	Convention Services Manager	Conference Coordinator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	Bachelor's Degree, 72%
Most common major	Hospitality Management	Business
Most common college	San Diego State University	San Diego State University

Convention services manager vs conference coordinator demographics

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

	Convention Services Manager	Conference Coordinator
Average age	39	38
Gender ratio	Male, 33.7% Female, 66.3%	Male, 26.5% Female, 73.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 9.0% White, 55.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	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	10%	16%

Differences between convention services manager and conference coordinator duties and responsibilities

Convention services manager example responsibilities.

Lead vendor RFP's and consolidation of exhibit properties.
Create RFP's, managing the services of suppliers and vendors.
Negotiate food and beverage prices, function space, and hotel services within approve departmental booking guidelines.
Revise each BEO as required.
Create banquet/catering forecasts and booking pace reports.
Plan menus, wine lists, event calendars, rooming lists.

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.

Convention services manager vs conference coordinator skills

Common convention services manager skills

Convention Services, 10%
Audio Visual, 8%
Reservations, 8%
Meeting Rooms, 6%
Banquet Event Orders, 6%
Event Planning, 6%

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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