Event Strategist

Job Title: Global Events Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Global Events Manager to join our Customer Marketing Organization at Travelport. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for driving our presence at third-party events, tradeshows, and conferences, as well as delivering high-growth goals for customer attendance and engagement at our own sponsored events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global events strategy aligned with corporate strategy and business goals.
• Design, plan, manage, and execute events from conception to completion, working closely with commercial and brand marketing colleagues, and Travelport commercial teams.
• Oversee event budgets, negotiate contracts with vendors, and manage logistics, including booth design and build, venue selection, sponsorship packages, catering, audio-visual requirements, and event collateral.
• Provide end-to-end visibility and coordination of event-related workstreams, ensuring seamless execution and evaluation of event performance, commercial impact, and post-event reporting.
• Collaborate with Commercial Marketing and Brand teams to ensure events align with brand messaging and corporate strategy, supporting lead generation and customer retention efforts.
• Identify and recommend preferred agencies and partner with Procurement stakeholders to manage vendor agreements and optimize investments.
• Travel to on-site inspections as needed ahead of Travelport sponsored VIP events.
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor events, and best practices to bring innovative ideas to enhance event plans and experiences.

Requirements:

• Multi-year experience in event strategy, management, and execution, covering tradeshows and owned events, including high-end executive events.
• Relationship-building and engagement skills, adapting personal style to suit situations and stakeholders.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Excellent collaborator focused on outcomes for the business, strong in stakeholder management, and with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management and multitasking abilities, juggling competing priorities, directing multiple overlapping workstreams, and solving problems on the fly.
• Happy and excited to travel and for international experiences.
• Motivated self-starter with a positive attitude.
• MS Office Suite proficient.
• Understanding/awareness of Travel Technology and Commerce and the travel industry environment is a bonus but not essential.

About Us:

Travelport is a worldwide travel retail platform, connecting buyers and sellers that share our passion for delivering exceptional travel experiences. We are a place of opportunity, driven by our incredible team, and we are reinventing a simpler future for travel's complex ecosystem.

What We Offer:

Competitive base salary, annual bonus, private medical insurance, and a great holiday allowance.