Meeting & Events Planner: Budgets, Venues, Travel

American Express Global Business Travel; Trenton (NJ); Remote; USD 55,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Travel perks

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Amex GBT in the United States is seeking a Meeting & Events Planner to lead all aspects of client events while adhering to guidelines. You'll proactively identify challenges related to clients, programs, or delivery to ensure successful outcomes.

The role requires 3+ years in meeting/event management or hospitality, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong organizational and negotiation skills. Willingness to travel to events is a must.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of meeting/event management or hospitality customer service experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and remain calm under pressure.
• Willingness to travel to events as needed.
• CMP or formal project management certification, nice to have.
• Travel industry knowledge.
• Experience with electronic meeting management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of client events while adhering to guidelines.
• Select venues and coordinate facility services, security, technology, transportation, accommodations, and material shipping.
• Oversee room setup, F&B services, exhibitor logistics, and vendor/supplier briefings.
• Develop budgets, negotiate contracts, manage RFPs, payment processing, and billing compliance.
• Identify cost savings and revenue opportunities while ensuring contract adherence.
• Secure speakers, entertainment, and ancillary programming with media/PR coordination.
• Provide post-event feedback to stakeholders and serve as onsite business lead.

Skills

Meeting/event management

Multitasking

Negotiation

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amex GBT in the United States is seeking a Meeting & Events Planner to lead all aspects of client events while adhering to guidelines. You'll proactively identify challenges related to clients, programs, or delivery to ensure successful outcomes.

The role requires 3+ years in meeting/event management or hospitality, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong organizational and negotiation skills. Willingness to travel to events is a must.