PROJECT MANAGER, MEETINGS AND EVENTS - SPORTS

About Us: At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world's most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward. Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 50+ countries across the world, BCD M&E's team of 1,800+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table. While we can't guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something. See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers Project Manager Meetings & Events, Sports, BCD Meetings & Events Italy Fulltime, located in Florence area (Remote in Italy) Temporary role for maternity leave replacement The Project Manager, Sports owns and manages client relationships and manage accommodation, travel and transfers arrangements as per client request. The candidate will be responsible for: Hotel contracting; Air and rail ticketing, individual and group; Individual and group hotel stays; Catering services (coffee breaks, business lunches, dinners) both in hotel and outside; Individual and group transfers; Management of charter flight services; Support in managing paperwork for obtaining visas; Skills: You have several years of professional experience with organizing meetings and events. Confident handling of Microsoft-Office products. Service orientation and aplomb in dealing directly with people. Team orientation, communication and cooperation skills, confident and friendly demeanor. Process-oriented, proactive & solution-oriented working style. Precise work and high-quality standards. Commitment, flexibility and willingness to learn in all areas. Aptitude for teamwork. Good knowledge of the gds AMADEUS booking system. Availability to make business trip if necessary in occasion of events and project relates to the client followed. Good English knowledge. Good spirit of initiative and reliability. Good relationship skills. THE PERKS Flexible Working We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. Room to Grow Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow. Everyone has a voice We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected. Make your move The diversity of roles across BCD M&E's global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there's always room to move. We're positive. You'll love it. It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways. #J-18808-Ljbffr