Meeting Planner Strategic Meetings (Sm)

.Meeting Planner Strategic Meetings (SM) page is loaded Meeting Planner Strategic Meetings (SM) Apply locations Spain time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id J-68217 Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and – through their work – can make an impact on our industry. We're here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.Ready to explore a career path? Start your journey.This position will focus on preparing projects and delivering the best service in events that vary between small and medium sizes, format, leading these events at all times, liaising with the client from and all kind of suppliers. The selected candidate must have demonstrable experience of managing technical briefs, budgeting, presenting, negotiation, and events management, as well as outstanding communication skills with clients, suppliers and team colleaguesWhat You'll Do on a Typical Day:Liaison with the client to handle small & medium meetings with focus on achieving quality and successful events.Research suitable venues for Standalone/Product launches/Internal meetings, offsite dinners and produce comprehensive and factual proposals including budgets.Preparation and management of event budget template and financials.Delegate managementNegotiation and management of 3rd party supplier contracts/terms and conditions including guarantees, attrition, limitations, cancellation penalties etc.Creation of event documentation – Joining instructions, useful information etc...Post event reconciliation (including cost savings) and evaluation.Build and maintain close relationships with the client.What We're Looking For:Self-confidence and dedicated, positive attitude.Congress/event meeting planner with validated experience - MINIMUM 3 YEARS EXPERIENCEKnowledge and experience with GDS (Amadeus)Agile with tools & technologyOrganization & attention to details, a must haveExcellent project management skills and able to handle a number of different meetings at any one time. Must be flexible and able to work under certain pressure.Strong financial competence including use of excel, production of budgets, reconciliation etc.Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation is key.Ability to deal and communicate optimally with all stakeholders with confidence and credibility.LocationSpain The #TeamGBT ExperienceWork and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT.Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and more.Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals