Executive Meeting Manager

Global Business Travel Group; Austin (TX); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 103.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible benefits

Travel perks

Access to courses

Descripción de la vacante

American Express Global Business Travel is seeking an experienced pharma meetings professional to lead executive-level programs in the United States. You will manage timelines, budgets, contracts, and client communications, coordinating across IT, accounting, and suppliers to deliver complex meetings.

The role requires 5–7 years in pharma meeting planning with C‑Suite exposure, a 4-year degree (CMP preferred), and strong presentation skills.

Formación

• 5-7 years pharma meeting planning experience, incl. 3 years with executives
• 4-year degree preferred; CMP designation preferred
• Ability to communicate with C-Suite level clients
• Ability to meet deadlines with accuracy
• Strong tech and analytics skills
• Advanced Word and Excel
• Experience with meeting tech (CVENT)
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills
• Professional image aligned with company expectations
• Willing to travel 25-40%

Responsabilidades

• Establish project timelines with client and suppliers to ensure timely, accurate program details.
• Run the program from contract turnover to final billing using the program management system.
• Negotiate additional hotel needs, DMCs, air and third-party contracts; monitor cancellations.
• Coordinate with IT and clients for web requirements.
• Coordinate site inspections and conduct program debriefs with the client.
• Work with accounting to finalize billing and review invoices for accuracy.
• Support client presentations and propose process improvements as needed.
• Forecast programs accurately and keep financial data updated in management systems.
• Oversee program budgets, review charges, and report expenses to clients.
• Initiate supplier payments and forecast overall program financials with leadership.

Conocimientos

Pharma meetings

C‑Suite comms

Excel/Word Advanced

CVENT experience

Travel 25-40%

Project coordination

Educación

4-year degree

CMP designation

Herramientas

CVENT software

Descripción del empleo

United States

Full time

J-85692

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.

This role supports as a primary client liaison and lead for executive level meetings for global pharmaceutical client.

What You'll Do

• Complete project timeline: establish a workflow schedule with client and suppliers to facilitate timely and accurate handling of all program details.
• Use business program management system to run program from contract turn-over meeting to final bill completion.
• Handle and negotiate any additional hotel needs, destination management company (DMC), air and all third-party contracts. Monitor attrition dates, cancellation policies to ensure contracted services are performed.
• Communicate between Information Technology support and clients for web requirements on assigned programs.
• Coordinate and possibly attend site inspections as needed. Conduct program debrief with client.
• Work with accounting to complete final bill, review final billing prior to final invoicing to client.
• May participate in client presentations as requested. Review processes and offer solutions/additions as needed.
• Responsible for accurate program forecasting and updating business management systems with accurate financial information as needed.
• Handle overall program budget, review, and audit all program related billing for accuracy. Track and report expenses to clients and communicate changes on a consistent basis.
• May initiate and reconcile supplier payments. Work with leader to forecast overall program financials and ensure monthly tracking for actual.

What We're Looking For

• 5-7 years pharma meeting planning experience with at least 3 years supporting Executive level/C-Suite meetings.
• 4-year degree preferred. CMP designation preferred.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and expertly with C-Suite level clients.
• Ability to work accurately and timely – to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate strong skills for technology and/or software solutions and analytical skills required.
• Microsoft Word and Excel experience – Advanced level
• Experience with meeting industry technology preferred (CVENT)
• Advanced oral and written presentation skills required.
• Present a polished and professional image consistent with organizational expectations.
• Availability to travel 25-40%.

Location

United States

The US national base salary range for this position is from

$55,300.00 - $102,700.00

The national range provided includes the base salary that Amex GBT expects to pay for the role. Actual base salary will be based on factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and work location.

For information about our comprehensive US benefits programs and eligibility, please review our Benefits-at-a-Glance document.

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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 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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