Sr. Meeting Planner

At Kanoo Travel we are looking for someone with a minimum of 3 years experience in meetings & event management. Familiarity in venue sourcing, negotiation, contracting, budget management, and onsite management is required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Meet/call with clients to understand the purpose of the meeting or event.
• Plan the scope of the event, including time, location, program, and cost.
• Solicit bids from places and service providers (for example, Hotels, A/V provider).
• Work with the client to choose where to hold the event and whom to contract for services.
• Inspect places to ensure they meet the client's requirements.
• Coordinate event services such as rooms, transportation, and food service.
• Confer with on-site staff to coordinate details.
• Monitor event activities to ensure the client and event attendees are satisfied.
• Review event bills and approve payment.
• Ensure all documents, cash, exchange vouchers, tickets, and other coupons are reported timely. Liaise with Accounts Dept. regarding refund authorities/reissue authority etc.
• Liaise with branding & event conceptualization agencies.
• Usage of technology platform – Cvent.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 3 years travel experience in the UAE travel services industry.
• A bachelor's degree or diploma in Travel & Tourism or any related field.
• Hardworking and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

If you are interested in developing your career with one of the most successful and prominent groups of companies within the GCC, this job is for you.

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