Strategic Meetings & Events Planner

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

Job summary

American Express Global Business Travel is seeking a Meeting & Events Planner to lead client events from planning through execution. You will manage venues, budgets, contracts, speakers, entertainment, and onsite leadership, ensuring adherence to guidelines and seamless outcomes for clients.

The role requires 3+ years in event management or hospitality with strong Microsoft Office skills and exceptional organizational abilities. Some travel to events is expected.

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

• Maintain industry knowledge, identify upselling opportunities, and perform assigned duties
• 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 & events management

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Multitasking under pressure

Willingness to travel

CMP certification

Tools

Electronic meeting management tools

Job description

American Express Global Business Travel is seeking a Meeting & Events Planner to lead client events from planning through execution. You will manage venues, budgets, contracts, speakers, entertainment, and onsite leadership, ensuring adherence to guidelines and seamless outcomes for clients.

The role requires 3+ years in event management or hospitality with strong Microsoft Office skills and exceptional organizational abilities. Some travel to events is expected.