Nathalie Bevis was a stand-out event planner for more than 12 years—proving herself an adept corporate event planner with NB consulting, and for various clients, between 2005 and 2017.
And as a seasoned planner, Nathalie Bevis understands not just how challenging the profession can be, but also how competitive it often is—and that establishing a successful career in the field itself requires a fair amount of preparation, research and even a bit of luck.
Event Planning Careers: What to Know
For those looking to jump into an event planning career, it’s important to know what you’ll need, what your options are and where the field is trending in the near future. As accomplished event planners like Nathalie Bevis know, event planning:
- You have nearly limitless options for pursuing a career in the trade, including in wedding planning, nonprofit planning, corporate planning and more.
- You will likely need a bachelor’s degree or higher to get your foot in the door.
- Your salary potential varies depending on the field and organization you chose, but the median annual salary for event planners is between $45-50K.