Strategic Meeting & Events Planner

American Express Global Business Travel; Honolulu (HI); Remote; USD 55.000 - 103.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible benefits

Travel perks

Learning opportunities

Inclusion groups

Zusammenfassung

American Express Global Business Travel is seeking a Meetings & Events Planner to lead client events from conception through execution. You will manage budgets, contracts, and speakers, while coordinating venue services, security, transportation, and on-site operations. The role emphasizes upselling opportunities and proactive risk communication.

You will travel to events as needed and use your CMP or project management skills to ensure seamless experiences for clients and stakeholders.

Qualifikationen

• 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 is a plus.
• Travel industry knowledge is beneficial.
• Experience with electronic meeting management tools.

Aufgaben

• Lead all aspects of client events while adhering to guidelines.
• Identify upselling opportunities and communicate potential challenges.
• 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.
• Secure speakers, entertainment, and ancillary programming with media/PR coordination.
• Provide post-event feedback to stakeholders and serve as onsite business lead.

Kenntnisse

Meeting management

Hospitality customer service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Multitasking

Travel readiness

Ausbildung

CMP or formal project management certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic meeting management tools

Jobbeschreibung

American Express Global Business Travel is seeking a Meetings & Events Planner to lead client events from conception through execution. You will manage budgets, contracts, and speakers, while coordinating venue services, security, transportation, and on-site operations. The role emphasizes upselling opportunities and proactive risk communication.

You will travel to events as needed and use your CMP or project management skills to ensure seamless experiences for clients and stakeholders.