Details
Posted: 08-May-22
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Type: Full Time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 14820527
Responsible for meeting, conference and incentive travel planning. Manages destination searches and selection, procurement and vendor contracting, participant enrollment, program planning, pre-trip graphic design and print materials, and all on-site logistics. Develops and maintains program budgets ranging from $50K-14MM.
If you are not located close to a physical office, remote work is considered for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities - Manage details of destination selection and proposal, hotel room block preparation, program food and beverage events coordination, transportation logistics, entertainment and theme events development.
- Oversee all aspects of the program registration process, promotion and pre-trip graphic materials.
- Negotiate contract terms and vendor qualifications to secure bids and design program budgets.
- Coordinate all staff operations manuals, uniforms and travel itineraries.
- Assist with hiring and scheduling freelance travel staff for program operations. May be directly or indirectly accountable for the work of one or more employees.
Required Qualifications - Bachelors Degree or equivalent
- 5 plus years relevant experience
- Ability to manage and maintain positive client and vendor relationships and work in a team environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to plan and coordinate several items for an event.
- On-site operational experience in domestic and international travel programs.
- Minimum of five years as a meeting planner or similar experience in the hospitality and/or group travel industry.
About Our Company At Ameriprise Financial, we're not just in the business of helping clients with their financial goals - we also help our advisors and employees reach their true potential by embracing an inclusive and collaborative culture. We celebrate the unique qualities and reward the contributions of our talented, passionate employees. If you're motivated and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares about you and your community, take the next step with Ameriprise Financial.
Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
