Vacancy: Project Manager Groups, Sports & Events

Start your adventure at GSE The Agency and create unforgettable experiences

Does your heart lie in the travel and events world, and do you get energized by organizing memorable moments at unique locations and surprising destinations? Are you also curious, creative, positive, a real team player, and do you have a strong work ethic? Then you might be the new colleague to strengthen our Groups, Sports & Events department!

What does your workday look like?

As Project Manager Groups, Sports & Events you will have a versatile position in which no day is the same. You are the connecting factor between clients, suppliers and your team and make sure that everything is perfectly organized from A to Z. From brainstorming sessions and producing events to guiding a group trip: you will be involved in everything. Furthermore, you take charge of complex projects, steer based on quality, budgets and customer satisfaction, and play a key role in coaching colleagues.

Some of your duties include:

Create creative proposals: You delve into the client's wishes and develop unique and surprising programs and concepts, tailored to their goals and budget. You advise the client at a strategic level and challenge their briefing where necessary.
Discovering locations: You will visit inspiring venues (both national and international) to assess their suitability for the group tour or event.
Negotiate: You know how to close the best deals with hotels, venues and transportation companies.
Planning and coordinating: You create a detailed script, coordinate details with suppliers and make sure all the puzzle pieces fit together perfectly.
Counseling customers: During a trip or event, you will be the point of contact and make sure everything runs smoothly.
Troubleshooting: Does something unexpected come your way? Don't panic, you shift gears quickly and get it resolved.
Collaboration: You will work closely with your colleagues and regularly brainstorm new ideas and improvements.
Aftercare: Afterwards, you evaluate with the client and make sure they look back on a successful collaboration with a smile. You actively build long-term customer relationships and identify opportunities for follow-up projects and cross-selling.

What we are looking for in our new enthusiastic colleague:

MultitaskerJYou are working on multiple events and/or trips at the same time and collaborate closely with your team for this. Maintaining an overview and being able to quickly switch and adapt when necessary is important.
Social: It energizes you to make new contacts and interact with different types of people. You know how to hold both informal and formal conversations.
CreativeStandard solutions aren't for you. You think conceptually, see opportunities others miss, and translate objectives into powerful event and travel concepts.
Proactive: You know of You tackle things head-on, are eager to learn, and don't shy away from new possibilities and opportunities. You aren't afraid of doing things wrong and making mistakes: after all, that's how you grow!
Ambitious: Yes! You've achieved more than was actually expected of you... this gives you a good feeling and satisfaction. Right?!
FlexibleTravel and events don't stick to standard office hours. You take responsibility during critical moments while also knowing how to maintain balance within the team.

your background:

Minimum 2 years of experience as a Project Manager in events or group and sports travel;
Knowledge of Amadeus or Galileo is a plus, but definitely not a requirement.
Work experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Canva.
HBO working and thinking level.
Good command of the Dutch and English language

What to expect:

Creativity and passion: We love what we do and go for the best results, but a little bold.
Cool clients: We work for various beautiful brands. You will play an important role in maintaining and expanding these client relationships.
Your development counts: We think and help in your development and organize special days and intervision moments to help you grow in your role.
Work hard, play hard: In addition to hard work, there is also room for relaxation and socializing, with team outings and trips with colleagues.

Why you want to work with us:

GSE the Agency is all about creating unique, out of the box and next level group travel and events. We are a dynamic and energetic team that realizes the coolest B2B projects. From exclusive sports travel to next-level events - we make it happen.

Al meer dan 20 jaar maken wij reizen en evenementen makkelijker, efficiënter én onvergetelijk. Dankzij ons internationale netwerk heb je toegang tot een wereld aan mogelijkheden, terwijl ons lokale team zorgt voor persoonlijke service. Wij ondersteunen bedrijven, organisaties én topsporters bij al hun reisbehoeften.

What's in it for you?

A cool workplace in the AFAS (AZ) stadium.

A very challenging and dynamic position;
Excellent salary
31.5 days off per year based on full-time (25 vacation days + 6.5 ADV days);
One work-at-home day per week;
The very best outings and trips with colleagues;
Good benefits, including a company laptop and phone and attractive agency rates for private travel;
Personal Development & Training;
A pleasant and informal working atmosphere in a young team.

Apply & Join Team GSE The Agency!

Are you ready to be part of GSE the Agency?
Mail your motivation and CV to Karen van den Berg at recruitment@gse-theagency.nl and who knows, you might soon be our new colleague!

Doesn't this function fit Sure, but do you know anyone who fits the profile perfectly? Feel free to forward this vacancy then.

A background check and a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) are part of our application process.