Amway is a large multinational family-owned consumer goods company and the leading direct selling company worldwide. Amway offers more than 450 high-quality products and innovative solutions in the categories of nutrition, beauty, and home care exclusively through independent distributors and the own webshop. The company was founded in 1959 in Ada, United States, and operates in more than 100 countries generating revenue of 7.7 billion USD in 2023. Amway’s top-selling brands are Nutrilite™ vitamin, mineral, and dietary supplements, ARTISTRY™ skincare and color cosmetics, and eSpring™ water treatment systems.

Purpose of the role:

Responsible for effective and successful end to end realization of ESAN Amway Business Owner (ABO) events & Amway internal events for Europe, South Africa, Australia & New Zealand

Responsibilities:

 

• Plan, implement and manage ABO incentive trips and corporate meetings from 10 - 5000 participants and assure an optimal guest experience during the event
• Create new and innovative events and experiences for all target groups.
• Set event strategy, schedule & project plan, budget and risk mitigation plan.
• Manage negotiation, cooperation and alignment with venue and supplier.
• Budget management for events, accountability, and reconciliation in collaboration with events lead Europe.
• Adherence to Events guidelines, practices & polices relating to event qualification, execution, and risk management.
• Partnership with Procurement, Finance, Sales, Marketing, etc.
• Manage negotiation, cooperation and alignment with venue and supplier on an international level – independent of the global location
• On-site managing all situations that develop, work with clients, internal departments and third-party vendors as directed Functional reporting on events to event lead.
• Consult with event owner to set event strategy, schedule, budget, risk mitigation strategy, etc.
• Select location and venue and inspect as necessary
• Negotiate vendor contracts (with Procurement and Legal) and facilitate the process
• Support the event communication and ensure timely execution in every step of the way as the overall event owner
• Support the Go-To-Market strategy for each event and the overall event strategy
• Measure the success of events via selecting and monitoring event metrics (KPIs)
• Ensure all post event documentation, budget and bill backs are completed
• Help and support more junior team members to develop and grow

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5-8 years’ experience, preferably in the meetings & incentives industry.
• Expert knowledge of the principles and practices of hospitality management
• Expert knowledge of quality and service management in hospitality
• Experience in the Direct Selling Industry is an advantage.
• Written & spoken English, any additional European language is a plus.
• Able to work independently from multiple locations and during travel times
• Demonstrable hands-on capability, solution oriented and true implementer
• Vendor contracting or negotiation experience would be beneficial.
• Willing to travel on a regular basis & work outside of office hours.
• Multi-tasker – flexible approach to workload and deadline oriented.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills
• Leadership skills. Experience in managing a cross-functional team onsite during the events
• Thorough working knowledge of budget planning and administration and financial control
• Extensive working knowledge of the corporate structure and the inter-relation of global business operations
• Ability to interact positively and professionally with global customers, guests, vendors, and members of the public from highly diverse cultural backgrounds
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize competing and conflicting assignments
• Ability to work independently
• Strong customer-service and quality orientation

Our offer:

• Smart working possibility
• Recognition program
• Additional day off for your Birthday
• Electronic Lunch tickets
• Employee discount for high-quality Amway products
• Free yearly Fiscal/Tax Service
• Accident Insurance coverage
• The chance to become part of a dynamic, international working environment
• The opportunity to work for a global Fast-Moving Consumer Goods company