Meeting Planner

Eager to work in the meetings & events industry?

American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) equips companies of all sizes with the insights, tools, services and expertise they need to keep their travelers informed, focused and productive while on the road. With approximately 12,000 employees and operations in nearly 120 countries worldwide, American Express GBT empowers customers to take control of their travel programs, optimizing the return on their travel and meetings investments, while, more importantly, providing extraordinary traveler care.

We’re moving faster than ever and introducing new products, services, and strategies that will revolutionize the travel industry and bring greater value to our business customers. Our clients’ success expands our success, so we put our heart and soul into helping our clients achieve results that exceed all expectations. As the world’s largest travel management company, we are continuing to build alliances with key travel leaders and suppliers throughout the world, strengthening our position as a quality provider to companies of all sizes. Get ready to make impressions that will last.

Our team is growing and that’s why we are looking for a Meeting Planner based in our offices in Prague. He/She will manage the process from Meeting Qualification call and initial venue proposal to post project financial reconciliation, respecting customer and American Express Meeting & Events standards, procedures and policies.

What your daily basis will be like:

End to End National and/or International project management

Negotiation (Financial, Contractual etc) with suppliers

Communication with meeting owners

Operational management of the event database (planning, registration)

Accurate and timely data management

Logistical coordination of the event

Maximizing of revenue per event and understanding of overall contribution to revenue and P&L

Budget reconciliation per event

Sound Company product knowledge and ability to cross sell products where possible

Onsite assistance (if required, not mandatory)

What are we looking for?

Czech/Slovak language is a must

English level required.

Additional languages are a benefit to the role

Customer care excellence

Proficiency in Word and Excel; PowerPoint would be beneficial

Proficiency in Cvent – data entry, eRFP, reporting, budget would be beneficial

Previous experience in event management

Flexibility and Ability to adapt

Able to work well in a Team

Used to working under pressure

High level of attention to detail

Where you will work:

Prague, Visionary Building – Plynarni

How long you will stay with us:

Regular full-time contract (3 months trial period)

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