Strategic Meetings & Events Planner

American Express Global Business Travel; Carson City (NV); Remote; USD 55,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Travel perks

Skill development

Inclusion groups

Job summary

Amex GBT (American Express Global Business Travel) is seeking a Meeting & Events Planner to lead client events and manage end-to-end logistics. You will handle venue selection, F&B, and attendee experiences while aligning with program goals and guidelines.

You’ll develop budgets, negotiate contracts, and coordinate speakers and programming. Travel to events is required, and you’ll act as the onsite lead with strong stakeholder communication.

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 stay calm under pressure.
• Willingness to travel to events as needed.
• CMP or formal project management certification is a plus.
• Travel industry knowledge and experience with electronic meeting management tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain industry knowledge, identify upselling opportunities, and perform assigned duties.
• Venue & Logistics: 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.
• Budget & Contracts: develop budgets, negotiate contracts, manage RFPs, payment processing, and billing compliance.
• Program Management: secure speakers, entertainment, and ancillary programming with media/PR coordination.
• Provide post-event feedback to stakeholders and serve as onsite business lead.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Multitasking

Ability to work under pressure

CMP or project management cert

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic meeting tools

Job description

Amex GBT (American Express Global Business Travel) is seeking a Meeting & Events Planner to lead client events and manage end-to-end logistics. You will handle venue selection, F&B, and attendee experiences while aligning with program goals and guidelines.

You’ll develop budgets, negotiate contracts, and coordinate speakers and programming. Travel to events is required, and you’ll act as the onsite lead with strong stakeholder communication.