Global Travel & Event Manager

JAS Worldwide•Atlanta, GA

61d

About The Position

JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services. JAS Worldwide is a global brand that organizes a large number of meetings, conferences, and events throughout the year for internal and external partners. We’re looking for a highly skilled Travel and Events Manager who can help make our events consistently efficient, cost-effective, and memorable. The ideal candidate will be able to evaluate and negotiate with vendors, collaborate with our legal team in drafting service contracts, and manage communications with attendees, speakers, and client stakeholders, book complex travel arrangements, while adhering to JAS’s travel and expense policy. Above all, the Travel and Events Manager must be comfortable in a leadership role that demands a creative, business-driven mindset and lasting relationships with vendors.

Requirements

Experience in event planning or event coordination in a corporate environment
Experience working with colleagues in graphic design, sales, marketing, and communications
Highly motived 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, 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

Nice To Haves

Cultural sensitivity, international experience preferred

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