Event Manager

Amex GBT, also known as American Express Global Business Travel, is a leading global travel management company that specializes in providing comprehensive travel solutions to corporate clients worldwide. The company prides itself on inspiring colleagues through the power of travel as a force for good and fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture where every employee's voice is valued. Amex GBT is committed to helping its colleagues achieve success by providing a supportive work environment that encourages innovation and professional growth. With a global reach and diverse team, Amex GBT leverages its expertise to deliver exceptional event planning, travel management, and meeting coordination services that make a significant impact on the travel industry.

The role offered at Amex GBT is focused on meeting and tradeshow management within the corporate meetings and events sector. This position serves as the primary liaison responsible for managing corporate meetings, events, tradeshows, and exhibitions from post-contract execution to final billing. The selected candidate will take ownership of program planning and logistics, including booth design, space selection, floor plan coordination, electrical and audiovisual requirements, and exhibitor services. They will lead and manage relationships with suppliers and vendors such as general service contractors, exhibit houses, freight forwarders, and specialty vendors, ensuring all contracts are negotiated and administered with accuracy and legal protection.

This role requires collaboration with internal stakeholders across creative teams and support departments to generate materials like booth graphics, signage, and branded collateral for the events. The individual will supervise program budgets, track expenses, audit billing for accuracy, and provide clear financial updates covering all tradeshow-related costs such as drayage, labor, utilities, and booth space. Regular status meetings from pre-launch to program completion ensure that all objectives are met and any issues are swiftly resolved. On-site tradeshow management, including staff coordination and problem resolution, is also part of the responsibilities. Additionally, working with accounting teams to finalize billing and reconciliation, as well as evaluating program outcomes to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, are integral aspects of this role.

This full-time position is based in the United States and offers a competitive base salary range from $55,300 to $102,700 annually. The actual salary will depend on factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, work location, and the complexity of the role. Amex GBT also provides extensive benefits, including flexible health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources. There are travel perks with deals from major travel providers, opportunities for professional development with access to a vast learning platform, and a strong focus on inclusion and diversity through global employee groups dedicated to various identities and initiatives. The company ensures an equitable hiring process, offering reasonable accommodations and equal employment opportunities without discrimination.