Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Travel opportunities
Gym membership
Professional Development
Job Description
JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company that provides an extensive range of logistics services including air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage, and numerous other supply chain management services. The company has built a reputation for its comprehensive approach to the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services that cater to both internal and external partners worldwide. As a recognized global brand, JAS organizes a multitude of meetings, conferences, and events annually, aiming to strengthen relationships and enhance business efficiency with their partners and clients across different... Show More
Job Requirements
- HS diploma
- Bachelors degree preferred
- 5+ years experience in similar position in global corporate travel and events
- Cultural sensitivity, international experience preferred
- Experience with Navan platform preferred
- Experience with Workday 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
- 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 the 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 merchandising spend category over time
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
Restaurant, hotel, and hospitality jobs on OysterLink.
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