Corporate Meeting Planner

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Summary:

Execute event planning and logistics for meetings, trainings, and conventions. 

Primary Responsabilies:

• Booking accommodation and transportation services: Arrange both individual and collective accommodation and transportation for company attendees at national and international conferences.
• Organization and assistance: Coordinate the contracted collective services and assist passengers during the trip.
• Negotiation with suppliers: Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best conditions.
• Service monitoring: Closely monitor the contracted services to ensure their quality.
• Application of preferential agreements: Apply the company’s preferential agreements with designated suppliers.
• Rate comparison: Compare market rates with corporate rates to choose the most beneficial option for the company.
• Service contracting: Contract the necessary services according to the company’s preferential agreements with the conference organizer.
• Onsite support /Travel: Travel to support the group on site when needed.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma required
• Bachelors Degree preferred. 
• 2-5 years experience in the travel industry highly preferred.
• Amadeus, Trams and ARC knowledge

Additional Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communicaiton skills
• Detail oriented, focused and well organized.
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with all members of the global travel department is essential.

The estimated pay for the Corporate Meeting Planner role based in Los Angeles, CA, is up to $70,000  per year. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 5% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!

*This job description is accurate at the date of publication.  It is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope and general nature of the work performed by job holders within this position. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.  Other duties may be assigned and qualifications required may change over time.

Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic or status protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with arrests or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : CA-Los Angeles:US401 - LA CA-Headquarters 

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