About Us We're TravelPerk, a hyper-growth SaaS platform offering companies a one-stop-shop for booking, managing and reporting business travel.
Our aim is to revolutionise the $1.3 trillion business travel market by combining an unrivalled choice of travel options with a powerful booking and management platform and access to 24/7 customer support we've become the leading all-in-one travel management solution.
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Barcelona, we've grown to over 1200 people in 9 offices across Europe and North America. In 2022 we became a 'unicorn' and in 2024 we raised $104 million in additional investment, with a total valuation of $1.4 billion.
We've been winning awards too. Since 2023, we've been voted one of the best places to work, one of thefastest-growing apps and tech companies, and a leading pioneer of business travel.
These are just some of the reasons why global brands like Wise, Red Bull, GetYourGuide, and Aesop trust us to supercharge their corporate travel.
The Role At TravelPerk, we are cultivating an organizational culture and employee experience centered around genuine connection and a sense of belonging. Why? Because in order to do great work, we believe that it's crucial that our people feel connected to our mission and to each other, ultimately leading to an environment where people feel empowered to share, unlocking different perspectives that create innovative solutions to complex problems.
We have always given our culture critical importance. It's through our shared mission and values that we create a sense of belonging and a sense of purpose between our employees. That's exactly what our Community team is in charge of: to bring TravelPerkers together over our Mission and our Culture. Your objective as our Event Manager will be to get our teams together in a meaningful and impactful way.
You will be managing the team who owns anything that has to do with company and team events: budget, process, planning, communications, execution, tracking data, feedback, and more! An event for us is anything that gets our teams together: from a team lunch to a 2-day-long company offsite or a meeting between our colleagues in the London hub. Organizing some of these will just require you to set up an easy process so that teams can book on their own, while some other events will require a very active involvement in planning and executing.
We're looking for an Events Manager who has a strong experience and skills to manage the current challenges, but who is also looking to grow, experiment and challenge our approach towards getting together.
What will you be doing? End-to-end planning, organization, and execution of various employees events, including team-building activities and company-wide meetings. Support the development, brainstorming, design, event creation, and communications for all-employee gatherings. Develop and refine event processes and strategies to ensure seamless execution and continuous improvement as we scale event numbers. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to meet event objectives and ensure a high level of satisfaction among participants. Manage budgets and timelines to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of impactful events. Assist in scaling our internal events globally by developing and documenting replicable event strategies, processes and playbooks. Develop event success tracking through participant feedback and other relevant metrics, making data-driven recommendations for future improvements What you will need to succeed? A track record of organizing large-scale events, with a preference for those with experience in corporate or marketing events with over 400 attendees. Proven team management skills. Exceptional command of English, with fluency in Spanish as a valuable addition. A genuine interest in fostering organizational culture. Outstanding organizational and planning abilities. A data-driven approach to evaluating event success and informing strategic development. Self-motivation, with a high level of reliability and ownership over your work. The capacity to navigate ambiguity and solve problems proactively. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey ideas clearly to a wide range of stakeholders. What skills are we looking for? Team player: We need top class collaborators. Humble: You're ok with the spotlight, but you don't crave it. You know what you don't know and you're willing to learn. Extreme Ownership + Getting things done attitude: Proactive approach and able to work under pressure. Look for problems to solve before they become problems. But when they become problems, stay cool and solve them quickly. Extremely hands-on: you don't mind solving small problems or big problems. From high-level planning to detailed execution. Project Management skills:
Define, plan and oversee projects so that they are delivered faster than anyone would think possible Constantly update the relevant people Get your hands dirty and build Lead and rally people to Community initiatives You feel comfortable constantly being challenged, learning fast, making things happen, and moving from one project to the next one. On top of that, you will be the right candidate if you… Have fun doing what you do! Continuous improvement is part of your DNA. The bar is high, but you always aim to set it higher. You keep ahead of news and updates to keep yourself informed and the company to the highest standards. You seek feedback early and often and are open to constructive and direct criticism You must possess a genuine hunger to navigate your role in a fast-changing, hyper-growth environment Ready to roll-up your sleeves and work hard. Our Benefits Competitive compensation, including equity in the company; Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge; Health perks such as private healthcare or gym allowance, depending on location; "Flexible compensation plan" to help you diversify and increase the net salary; Unforgettable TravelPerk events, including travel to one of our hubs; A mental health support tool for your well-being; Exponential growth opportunities; VolunteerPerk - We offer 16 paid hours per year that you can use to give back to society by volunteering for a charity of your choice; "Work from anywhere" in the world allowance of 20 working days per year. How we work Our Vision is for a world where TravelPerk serves as the platform for human connection in-real-life (IRL). We take an IRL - first approach to work, where our team works together in-person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be based within commuting distance of our Barcelona hub (office locations). We fundamentally believe in the value of meeting in-real-life to improve connectivity, productivity, creativity and ultimately making us a great place to work.
English is the official language at the office. Please submit your resume in English if you choose to apply.
TravelPerk is a global company with a diverse customer base—and we want to ensure the people behind our product reflect that. We're an equal opportunity employer, meaning you're welcome at TravelPerk regardless of your appearance, where you're from, or anything else that makes you.
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