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JAS Worldwide · 3 weeks ago

Corporate Travel and Event Manager

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

JAS Worldwide is an international supply chain services company that organizes numerous meetings, conferences, and events for internal and external partners. The Travel and Events Manager will oversee the planning and execution of major events, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with travel policies while delivering memorable experiences.

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Hiring Manager

Jennifer M.

Responsibilities

Oversee the planning and execution of major events and Trade Shows each year, owning every aspect of an event, from venue choice to success metrics

Keep budgets and timelines under control

Make travel arrangements for individuals, groups, and organizations, including scheduling flights and ground transportation, booking accommodations, and handling any other trip-related tasks

Analyze spend in categories such as airlines, hotels, etc., to identify preferred vendors and negotiate further discounts as spend increases

Develop a complete understanding of the requirements for global events

Research vendors and make selections based on their creativity, quality, and cost

Book venues, schedule guests, review and finalize contracts, and lock down day-of logistics, while complying with all national and local regulations

Develop content for event materials and work our marketing team to produce within compliance

Hire personnel as needed across all functions of an event (e.g., registration, setup, catering, audio/visual)

Handle day-to-day administration of events and programs, including order placements, Banquet Event Order (BEO) reviews, vendor monitoring, travel planning, restaurant reservations, attendee participation, registration counts, RSVP tracking, and issues resolution

Handle corporate travel bookings (flights, hotels, car rentals) and itinerary coordination, using the Navan platform

Develop, implement, and enforce global travel policies that ensure cost-effectiveness and compliance

Collect and analyze travel and event data to identify trends, measure program effectiveness, and inform future strategy

Over time, this position will also manage the Promotional Merchandizing spend category

Qualification

Event planningVendor negotiationBudget managementMicrosoft OfficeNavan experienceWorkday experienceAnalytical skillsCultural sensitivityCommunication skillsProblem solvingTeam player