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JAS Worldwide · 1 day ago

Global Travel & Event Manager

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

JAS Worldwide is an international supply chain services company looking for a highly skilled Travel and Events Manager. The role involves overseeing the planning and execution of global events, managing travel arrangements, and ensuring cost-effective and memorable experiences for attendees.

AutomotiveLogistics

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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 managementNavan platformWorkdayAnalytical skillsCultural sensitivityOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeam player

Required

Experience in event planning or event coordination in a corporate environment

Experience working with colleagues in graphic design, sales, marketing, and communications

Highly motivated self-starter, problem solver, team player

Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication, negotiating, and multitasking skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain a customer-service mindset

Analytical skills

HS Diploma, Bachelors Degree preferred

5+ years' experience in similar position in global corporate travel and events

Cultural sensitivity, international experience preferred

Established relationships with vendors

Experience in managing budgets and tracking expenses

Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products

Preferred

Bachelors Degree preferred

Experience with Navan platform preferred

Experience with Workday preferred

Company

JAS Worldwide

JAS Worldwide is a frieght forwarder and logistic provider.

Founded in 1978

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.jas.com

H1B Sponsorship

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