Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $43,300.00 - $72,100.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Travel opportunities
Professional Development
performance bonuses
Job Description
JAS is a renowned international supply chain services and solutions company known for its non-asset-based approach. Specializing in a diverse range of services such as air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage, and various other supply chain management solutions including consulting and customized management services, JAS operates globally to provide efficient and innovative logistics solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients. With a reputation for excellence, JAS Worldwide fosters strong relationships with internal and external partners, hosting numerous meetings, conferences, and events throughout the year to strengthen collaboration and business... Show More
Job Requirements
- HS diploma, associates degree minimum
- 10+ 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
Job Qualifications
- 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
Job Duties
- 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 with marketing team to produce within compliance
- Hire personnel as needed across all functions of an event such as registration, setup, catering, audio/visual
- Handle day-to-day administration of events and programs, including order placements, banquet event order reviews, vendor monitoring, travel planning, restaurant reservations, attendee participation, registration counts, RSVP tracking, and issues resolution
- Handle corporate travel bookings 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
- Manage the Promotional Merchandizing spend category over time
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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