MICE Project Manager

About Kuoni Tumlare:

At Kuoni Tumlare, we deliver truly inspiring and innovative solutions and experiences that create value both for our Partners and Society at large.  Our wide portfolio of products and solutions is built on 100+ years of destination management experience. Our solutions include series tours, technical visits, educational tours, Japanspecialist travel consulting, as well as meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions. Our product portfolio includes MyBus excursions at destinations as well as guaranteed departure tours devised and delivered by our Seat-in-Coach specialists, Europamundo (EMV) and MyBus Landcruise. We cater to a wide range of customer needs in close collaboration with our trusted suppliers and powered by our team of destinations experts - enabling us to make a real difference to the world. 

About the Business / Function:

Our dedicated Meetings & Events experts across Europe have been delivering seamless and inspiring services to our global partners for more than 85 years. Knowing that no two events are the same, we are proud to provide both tailored end-to-end event management solutions and single services upon request.

About the Role:

We are currently recruiting in JTB/Kuoni Tumlare a Project Manager M&E with previous experience within the MICE industry to join our passionate team. This position will be based in Amsterdam. Candidates should ideally be coming from an event agency or a DMC and have previously worked with a wide range of clients.

End to end event/project management is key and candidates must be able to manage the full scope of their own events, from answering the client request/brief with the best tailored proposal to financial reconciliation. We’re always looking for talented, creative people who share our passion for events. In exchange for commitment, our organization offers a great working environment and the chance to take the lead on some exciting, high profile events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, plan and deliver large-scale events for a variety of foreign clients across the year

• Proposal creation and pitch, when required

• Full logistics including accommodation bookings and all land arrangements throughout full domestic territory

• Supplier management prior, during and after the event

• Negotiating with third parties to maximize value creation

• Client and account management to ensure repeat business

• Onsite management of the event

• Budget management and post event reconciliation

• Reporting to various stakeholders

Essential requirements:

• Previous experience/working knowledge in the MICE industry for at least 3 years

• Fluent in English and any other language desired. Written and verbal language skills are essential.

• Deep knowledge of the Benelux territory and what it can offer in terms of MICE services

To Succeed in the Role, You Should Have:

• A passion for their job and the fast-paced event industry

• A natural curiosity for the hospitality environment and the passion to share her/his enthusiasm & knowledge

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Enthusiasm in delivering outstanding result

• The ability to prioritize and multi-task in a complex environment

• The ability to run a number of different events in parallel and manage a wide range of third parties

What We Offer:

• Global Brand: Opportunity to work in an international environment spread across 33 countries and growing.

• Stability: 100 Years at the top of our field and still pushing into new territory

• Progression: We reward high performers and look to promote key talent internally

• Learning and Development opportunities for growth and Upskilling

• A Supportive Management Culture and autonomous working environment

• Company Wide Bonus Scheme

• Dedicated Employee Engagement Activities

• Flexible & Hybrid Working

• Annual Awards and Recognition for high Performers

• Friendly and Collaborative work environment