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American Express Global Business Travel Meeting Manager in Hong Kong
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.
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What You’ll do on a Typical Day
Working with client local collaborators to integrate global process mandates and requirements into locally achievable and effective processes
Map and identify complimentary and contradictory processes in existing and future process maps from a local market perspective
Integrate and connect all aspects of process from approvals, routing, technology, payments, compliance and reporting in addition to operational service excellence
Working with operations teams to translate agreed process into SOP’s
Drive internal and external team engagement, education and training to ensure maximum understanding, adherence and returns on identified process and SOP’s
Handle all internal and external relationships with key collaborators at a local market level
Represent local perspectives on the global team to ensure alignment on program objects and deliverables.
Ongoing key operational client contact – act as the key client contact for program including proposal creation and presentation, contracting, regular WIP reviews, ongoing engagement and critical issue as needed
Ongoing Leadership and Management of support teams and/or coordinator(s) to delivery best results
Source, Negotiate, Contract and Handle all vendors / suppliers for the meeting on clients’ behalf and ensuring quality services at efficient rates.
Build, design and lead all aspects of the program (food and beverage, activities, transport, theming etc)
Attendee Management and associated aspects (initiations, itineraries, rooming lists, special needs, dietary requirements, attendee communications etc)
Coordinate, or handle, the air ticketing team for the event for detailed operations and client facing engagement
Build and Handle the initial, negotiated, working and final budgets throughout the program in an accurate and timely manner
Proactive management of event, and account, profitability
Full financial reconciliation post event within defined SLA parameters
What We’re looking for:
The ideal candidate will be a guide in Event Management Operations and would be looking to improve the level of account management in their experience portfolio. This candidate is a driven individual who thrives with providing excellent service to clients and exceeding internal and external expectations. They have outstanding administration and time management skills and work in an efficient and practical manner.
Minimum of 5 years shown event management experience
Confirmed understanding of Strategic Meetings Management and the key components of a program
Must be proficient in Microsoft software including word, excel and PowerPoint applications
Proficient in Events Software, i.e. EventsPro, Starcite, Cvent or similar
Ability to work within budgetary parameters, meeting critical deadlines, and prioritise multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication skills, written, oral and interpersonal are crucial with ability and present and engage at a senior stakeholder level
Ability to work with the corporate clients to develop programs, including destination selection, site inspections, negotiations, costing and onsite management through final billing.
Should be flexible, detail oriented and able to work in pressure.
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
Estimated travel – approximately 20%
Advanced diploma or university degree in hospitality, tourism, marketing or a related field.
Knowledge / Experience in Group Air, Transient Ticketing
Understanding of the pharmaceutical industry considered an advantage
Location
Hong Kong
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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