Lead Event Manager — End-to-End Corporate Experiences

American Express Global Business Travel; Topeka (KS); In loco; USD 55.000 - 103.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible benefits tailored to country

Travel perks

Skills development access

Inclusion groups

Descrizione del lavoro

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel and make an impact on our industry. The Event Manager will plan and deliver end-to-end programs for a dedicated Experience Studio team, owning the on-site logistics, budget, suppliers, and run-of-show with the producer’s guidance.

This role requires four or more years of corporate events experience, onsite lead on multiple programs per year, and strong contract knowledge.

Competenze

• Four or more years planning corporate meetings and events, with programs you carried from kickoff through reconciliation.
• Experience as onsite lead on ten or more programs a year.
• Independent management of program budgets up to $500,000, with accurate forecasts and clean reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of hotel and supplier contracts, banquet orders, and cost-driving details.
• Strong command of Cvent and enterprise project tools, and comfort in a client-owned environment.
• Experience planning for a producer or client event owner with assertive communication.

Mansioni

• Plan and deliver assigned programs end to end with the producer from kickoff through onsite execution and close.
• Keep the program plan current in the client's project tools with tasks, owners, and dates.
• Build and manage program budgets independently up to $500,000 and with a Senior Event Manager on larger programs.
• Manage suppliers from contract to final invoices within procurement rules.
• Coordinate registration, housing, and attendee communications with Attendee Experience Coordinators.
• Lead onsite for programs, including staffing and run-of-show, during travel and extended weeks.
• Carry several programs at different stages, ten or more onsite a year.
• Close every program on time with invoices, reconciliations, and debriefs with recommendations.
• Maintain planning files and notes so another manager can take over tomorrow.
• Raise scope, budget, and timing risks early with recommendations.

Conoscenze

Event planning

Onsite leadership

Budget management

Contract knowledge

Client collaboration

Communication

Risk management

Multi-program management

Formazione

CMP certification

Strumenti

Cvent

Enterprise project tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel and make an impact on our industry. The Event Manager will plan and deliver end-to-end programs for a dedicated Experience Studio team, owning the on-site logistics, budget, suppliers, and run-of-show with the producer’s guidance.

This role requires four or more years of corporate events experience, onsite lead on multiple programs per year, and strong contract knowledge.