Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and – through their work – can make an impact on our industry. We’re here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.
What You’ll do
- Support the local team in Event Planning.
- Source, Negotiate, Contract and Manage all vendors / suppliers for the meeting on client’s behalf and ensuring quality services at efficient rates.
- Support the event planner with managing all aspects of the program (food and beverage, activities, transport, etc.).
- Attendee Management and associated aspects (event registrations, rooming lists, special needs, dietary requirements, attendee communications etc.).
- Support Digital Services team for Web Build and or Mobile App requirements.
- Coordinate with the air ticketing team for the event for seamless operations.
- Meet all deliverables and SLAs, both internally and externally.
- Understand and be compliant with all American Express GBT policies.
- Maintain accurate records, system input, and complete file management as outlined in American Express M&E and client policies and procedures.
What We’re looking for
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in event or meeting management, at least 4 of which are in venue sourcing, required.
- Advanced oral and written presentation skills in English language required.
- Strong experiences in hotel buying required.
- Proven negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of international sourcing and destinations required. Knowledge of meeting management and F&B planning for attendees desired.
- Knowledge of travel supplier operations, overall capabilities/range of services.
- Program management system experience preferred. Understanding of and ability to effect win/win solutions.
- Prior successful experience in developing and maintaining key client and supplier relationships.
- Preferred Additional: Experience in using meeting industry technology (like Cvent) a plus.
- Ability to work remotely, in shifts and support Europe time zone and APAC time zones (for India) is required.
Location
India
The #TeamGBT Experience
Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT.
Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.
Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.
Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.
We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.
And much more!
All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law.
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Furthermore, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the hiring process. For details regarding how we protect your data, please consult the Amex GBT Recruitment Privacy Statement.
What if I don’t meet every requirement? If you’re passionate about our mission and believe you’d be a phenomenal addition to our team, don’t worry about “checking every box;" please apply anyway. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!
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