Corporate event manager vs conference coordinator

The differences between corporate event 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 corporate event manager and a conference coordinator. Additionally, a corporate event manager has an average salary of $63,057, which is higher than the $41,978 average annual salary of a conference coordinator.

The top three skills for a corporate event manager include corporate events, event planning and event management. The most important skills for a conference coordinator are conference calls, reservations, and event planning.

Corporate event manager vs conference coordinator overview

	Corporate Event Manager	Conference Coordinator
Yearly salary	$63,057	$41,978
Hourly rate	$30.32	$20.18
Growth rate	18%	18%
Number of jobs	19,771	19,660
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 79%	Bachelor's Degree, 72%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	2	2

What does a corporate event manager do?

A corporate event manager organizes corporate gatherings such as general meetings, conferences, conventions, seminars, or award ceremonies. They are responsible for meeting with clients, identifying event requirements, planning events according to the clients' preferences and budget, booking venues and caterers, securing supplies, sending out invitations to guests, and overseeing staff. They must also maintain an active communication line with all team members, so that they can solve any conflicts or issues that arise.

What does a conference coordinator do?

A conference coordinator organizes professional gatherings and meetings according to a client's needs and preferences. There are also instances where they may plan reunions, parties, and other events. Their responsibilities begin at meeting the clients to identify their needs and preferences, including the event's purpose or themes. From there, a conference coordinator develops plans, secures venues and speakers, books caterers and other equipment, prepares and processes requests, and maintains records of all transactions, presenting invoices to the clients. Moreover, a conference coordinator must be proactive and resolve any conflicts or issues should any arise.

Corporate event manager vs conference coordinator salary

Corporate event managers and conference coordinators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Corporate Event Manager	Conference Coordinator
Average salary	$63,057	$41,978
Salary range	Between $36,000 And $110,000	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 corporate event manager and conference coordinator education

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

	Corporate Event Manager	Conference Coordinator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 79%	Bachelor's Degree, 72%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	San Diego State University	San Diego State University

Corporate event manager vs conference coordinator demographics

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

	Corporate Event Manager	Conference Coordinator
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 22.1% Female, 77.9%	Male, 26.5% Female, 73.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.7% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% Asian, 6.0% White, 61.4% 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 corporate event manager and conference coordinator duties and responsibilities

Corporate event manager example responsibilities.

Manage secret entertainment reveals and VIP rehearsals.
Manage CRM program including development and enforcement of internal protocols and database management.
Forecast event ROI and present details to executive management.
Generate ROI evaluation report and provide recommendation for future events.
Provide administrative support by developing and generating executive level documents, PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets, charts and reports.
Organize POS coordination and warehouse inventory for all local event activity.

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.

Corporate event manager vs conference coordinator skills

Common corporate event manager skills

Corporate Events, 18%
Event Planning, 10%
Event Management, 6%
Business Development, 6%
Trade Shows, 5%
ROI, 4%

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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