Event Manager

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.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary liaison for assigned corporate meetings, events, tradeshows, and exhibitions — handling all aspects from post-contract execution through final billing
• Lead program planning and logistics including booth design, space selection, floor plan coordination, electrical/AV requirements, and exhibitor services
• Lead supplier and vendor relationships including general service contractors, exhibit houses, freight forwarders, and specialty vendors
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, ensuring terms and conditions are accurate, legally protective, and monitored for attrition and cancellation achievements
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, creative teams, and support departments to produce program materials including booth graphics, signage, and branded collateral
• Supervise program budgets, track expenses, audit billing for accuracy, and communicate financial updates — including tradeshow-specific costs such as drayage, labor, utilities, and booth space
• Conduct regular status meetings from pre-launch through program completion, ensuring objectives are met and issues are resolved in real time
• Provide on-site tradeshow management including staff coordination, troubleshooting, and problem resolution
• Partner with accounting to complete final billing, reconciliation, and consolidated invoicing
• Evaluate program outcomes and find opportunities for continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of meeting planning experience, preferably including tradeshow and exhibition management, with a strong background supporting incentive, VIP, or C-level programs.
• Experience with trade show coordination covering booth layout, general service contractor collaboration, and managing exhibitor support
• Experience with meeting industry technology, including attendee registration platforms (Cvent) and tradeshow management tools
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• CMP or CEM (Certified in Exhibition Management) designation preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present professionally to all levels of management and stakeholders
• Able to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and program requirements with flexibility
• Strong analytical and financial management skills, including budget tracking and forecasting
• Able to travel domestically and internationally in support of site inspections and program operations

Location

United States

The US national base salary range for this position is from 

$55,300.00 - $102,700.00

The national range provided includes the base salary that Amex 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.

For information about our comprehensive US benefits programs and eligibility, please review our Benefits-at-a-Glance document.

Benefits at a glance

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 wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.

• 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 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 Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex 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.

• 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!