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Meeting Planner Strategic Meetings (SM), SpainClient:
American Express Global Business Travel
Location:
Spain, Spain
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
2
Posted:
17.04.2025
Expiry Date:
01.06.2025
Job Description:
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.
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This position will focus on preparing projects and delivering the best service in events that vary between small and medium sizes, leading these events at all times, liaising with the client and all kinds of suppliers. The selected candidate must have demonstrable experience of managing technical briefs, budgeting, presenting, negotiation, and events management, as well as outstanding communication skills with clients, suppliers, and team colleagues.
What You’ll Do on a Typical Day:
* Liaison with the client to handle small & medium meetings with focus on achieving quality and successful events.
* Research suitable venues for Standalone/Product launches/Internal meetings, offsite dinners and produce comprehensive and factual proposals including budgets.
* Preparation and management of event budget template and financials.
* Delegate management.
* Negotiation and management of 3rd party supplier contracts/terms and conditions including guarantees, attrition, limitations, cancellation penalties etc.
* Creation of event documentation – Joining instructions, useful information etc.
* Post event reconciliation (including cost savings) and evaluation.
* Build and maintain close relationships with the client.
What We’re Looking For:
* Self-confidence and a dedicated, positive attitude.
* Congress/event meeting planner with validated experience - MINIMUM 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE
* Knowledge and experience with GDS (Amadeus).
* Agile with tools & technology.
* Organization & attention to details, a must have.
* Excellent project management skills and able to handle a number of different meetings at any one time. Must be flexible and able to work under certain pressure.
* Strong financial competence including use of Excel, production of budgets, reconciliation etc.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation is key.
* Ability to deal and communicate optimally with all stakeholders with confidence and credibility.
Location: Spain
The #TeamGBT Experience:
* 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 more.
* 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 global tuition assistance, 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 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in every aspect of our business at 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.
* Wellbeing resources to support mental and emotional health for you and your immediate family.
* 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.
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 our privacy policy.
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