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American Express, Director, Executive Meetings & Events

New York Unique. Individual. One of a kind. A diversity of talent and opportunity unlike any other. If this sounds like you, join one of the Best Companies to Work for,  American Express.

This position will create and direct a diverse range of large scale meetings and events for members of the Global Network Services, American Express Bank and Global Staff Groups leadership, including off-site employee business meetings, incentive meetings and client entertainment events, in support of the company’s business objectives. Principal accountabilities include: Assisting VP, Meetings & Events, in developing meetings/events strategies for the GNS, AEB and Global Staff Groups leadership; Creating and executing high quality meetings and events (including off-site employee business meetings, incentive events and client entertainment) for senior leaders that meet key business objectives; Identifying and managing freelancers and vendor relationships in the delivery of meeting production services (e.g., production companies, décor, etc.); Managing budgets totaling approximately $3-5 million annually and assuring compliance with company policies on meetings.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills
  
• Superb interpersonal/relationship management skills
  
• Flexibility to deal with the many details associated with running complex, high-level meetings and events
• Demonstrated skill in planning high-level meetings for senior corporate executives
  
• Strong negotiation, communication and influencing skills in dealing with vendors, colleagues and senior leaders
  
• Creative abilities and capable of designing programs that effectively deliver key messages and build important relationships with employees and clients
  
• Ability to effectively select and manage vendors and freelancers in the execution of company programs, demonstrate sound judgment in decision making and comply with all relevant policies
  
• Travel  required: 40%

In exchange for your talents and dedication, we offer a total compensation package that's among the best, full-featured benefits including medical coverage effective day one, 401(k) featuring immediate employee contributions, and more. For immediate consideration, please visit www.americanexpress.com/jobs and enter requisition 72756BR in the keyword field.

American Express is an equal opportunity employer