Global Industry Event Manager

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AmexGBT is seeking a Global Event Manager as a 2 year contractor. As part of the global communications and public affairs team, this individual would play a key role in developing and telling our story through external events and activations. This person must be a detail oriented, creative thinker with a passion for executing exceptional in person experiences.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Collaborate with the global experiential events team to strategically plan, execute and manage trade shows and events in support of business goals and objectives.

Maintain oversight of execution and event budget.

Work in partnership with the regional communications lead and appropriate stakeholders to ensure content deliverables are incorporated in the overall event presence. Content includes but is not limited to keynote presentations, panels, breakout sessions and client speaking opportunities.

Develop and manage project timelines in collaboration with cross-functional departments to meet event deadlines and objectives.

Source venues, vendors for catering, décor, technology for registration and/or virtual platforms, audio-visual elements, transportation and entertainment in support of meetings and activations.

Co-manage the global activation calendar on behalf of the event experience program.

Work collaboratively to manage a core partner team of meeting planners to ensure events are efficiently activated.

Own event communications and updates to executive stakeholders.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Strong practical and technical knowledge of large-scale, multifaceted event management.

An ability to engage with internal and external executive stakeholders.

Experience managing vendor relationships and negotiations.

A successful track record of executing large scale events, tradeshows and external engagements in support of global business priorities and messaging.

Proven success in dynamic project management, including project planning and execution.

Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines in an environment of competing priorities.

A desire to be part of a small, high-performing global team.

Time zone agnostic. Experienced in and understands the complexities of engaging with colleagues in a global, matrixed organization.

A resilient self-starter who thrives in an environment of ambiguity and flexibility.

Develop and maintain knowledge of technology and/or software solutions.

Location

United States

The US national annual base salary range for this position is from $70,000 to $140,000. The national range provided includes the base salary that GBT expects to pay for the role. Actual base salary will be based on factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and work location.

In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for our Annual Incentive Award plan, which rewards participants based on company and individual performance. For information about our comprehensive US benefits programs and eligibility, please review our Benefits-at-a-Glance document.

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The #TeamGBT Experience

Work 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.

Develop the skills you want

when the time is right for you, with global tuition assistance, access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.

We strive to champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

in every aspect of our business at GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global Inclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.

Wellbeing resources

to support mental and emotional health for you and your immediate family.

And much more!

All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law.

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What if I don't meet every requirement?

If you're passionate about our mission and believe you'd be a phenomenal addition to our team, don't worry about 'checking every box;" please apply anyway. You may be exactly the person we're looking for!

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