Project Manager - DMC Cities

W2m World2meet; Bilbao; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Birthday off

Travel and hotel discounts

Permanent contract

Job summary

W2M World2meet is seeking a seasoned MICE and Sports Events Project Manager to design and deliver outstanding experiences across Spain. You will lead end-to-end development, from client briefings to creative proposals and flawless execution, coordinating hotels, venues, and partners while ensuring exceptional service.

The role requires strong negotiation with suppliers, extensive Spain knowledge, and proficiency with Amadeus Selling Connect, Outlook, Teams, Planner, SharePoint, and Office tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in DMC, MICE, Events or Corporate Travel project management.
• Experience creating and presenting proposals for corporate events, incentives, meetings or sports events.
• Strong negotiation and contracting experience with suppliers and venues.
• Excellent destination and supplier knowledge within Spain.
• Experience sourcing unique and unconventional event venues.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent client communication and relationship management skills.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge of Amadeus Selling Connect, including pricing, ticketing, reissues, group bookings, queues, Smart Flows, Smart Trigger, and Quality Monitor.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Planner, SharePoint, OneDrive, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• English and French level C1 (spoken and written).
• Availability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative and high-level proposals for MICE and Sports Events clients.
• Manage projects from initial briefing through execution and final delivery.
• Coordinate all stakeholders involved in each project, ensuring smooth communication and alignment.
• Source and negotiate with hotels, venues, DMC suppliers, transportation providers, and event partners.
• Analyze and negotiate contracts, booking conditions, payment schedules, cancellation terms, and operational deadlines.
• Identify and secure unique and exclusive venues across Spain, tailored to client objectives and brand strategy.
• Conduct strategic pricing analysis to deliver the best quality-price ratio and alternative solutions for clients.
• Ensure high service standards, attention to detail, and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead onsite operations when required and oversee successful event execution.
• Work within productivity, efficiency, and KPI frameworks established by the DMC Cities unit and W2M.

Skills

Proposal development

Project management

Negotiation

Client communication

Vendor management

Organizational skills

Travel industry knowledge

Amadeus Selling Connect

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Teams

Planner

SharePoint

OneDrive

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Amadeus Selling Connect

Job description

Who are we?

W2M is a leading travel company committed to creating innovative, personalized, and sustainable travel experiences. Driven by a dynamic and creative mindset, our teams develop high-value solutions for clients across the tourism and events industry.

As part of our DMC Cities team

You will play a key role in designing and delivering outstanding MICE, sports events, and corporate travel experiences across Spain.

Your Mission

To lead the end-to-end development and execution of MICE and Sports Events projects, transforming client briefings into creative, high-value proposals while ensuring operational excellence, supplier optimization, and exceptional service delivery.

What will you do on a daily basis?

• Develop innovative and high-level proposals for MICE and Sports Events clients.
• Manage projects from initial briefing through execution and final delivery.
• Coordinate all stakeholders involved in each project, ensuring smooth communication and alignment.
• Source and negotiate with hotels, venues, DMC suppliers, transportation providers, and event partners.
• Analyze and negotiate contracts, booking conditions, payment schedules, cancellation terms, and operational deadlines.
• Identify and secure unique and exclusive venues across Spain, tailored to client objectives and brand strategy.
• Conduct strategic pricing analysis to deliver the best quality-price ratio and alternative solutions for clients.
• Ensure high service standards, attention to detail, and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead onsite operations when required and oversee successful event execution.
• Work within productivity, efficiency, and KPI frameworks established by the DMC Cities unit and W2M.

Minimum Requirements

What do we need from you?

• Minimum 3 years of experience in DMC, MICE, Events, or Corporate Travel project management.
• Proven experience creating and presenting proposals for corporate events, incentives, meetings, or sports events.
• Strong negotiation and contracting experience with suppliers and venues.
• Excellent destination and supplier knowledge within Spain.
• Experience sourcing unique and unconventional event venues.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent client communication and relationship management skills.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge of Amadeus Selling Connect, including pricing, ticketing, reissues, group bookings, queues, Smart Flows, Smart Trigger, and Quality Monitor.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Planner, SharePoint, OneDrive, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• English and French level C1 (spoken and written).
• Availability to travel.

Good To Have

• Experience with Cvent, Dynamics, Avsis, and project management platforms.
• Knowledge of accommodation banks, rail booking systems, low-cost airlines, ferry reservations, and travel insurance platforms.
• Experience in business development and prospect acquisition.
• Additional languages.
• Experience working within KPI-driven environments.
• Familiarity with sustainability criteria when selecting suppliers and destinations.

What do we offer?

Being part of W2M People comes with advantages, because the wellbeing of our team is our priority:

• We support your continuous professional development through training programs and internal mobility opportunities.
• We help optimize your finances through our flexible compensation program and agreements with financial institutions.
• We want you to enjoy your free time with travel and hotel discounts.
• We care about you and your loved ones, which is why you will have your birthday off to celebrate however you choose.

Also

• Permanent contract and immediate incorporation.
• Hybrid working model.
• Opportunity to travel across Spain as part of project delivery and event execution.

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