Program Manager/Product Buyer ( Various Contract/Freelance Assignments )

Are you an experienced and knowledgeable program manager and product buyer

with at least 3 years in leading program teams in the planning and execution of

successful programs?

Do you take pride in finding

the ‘wow’ factor in creating unique and innovative

meetings and incentive programs?

We have

ongoing opportunities

for

experienced

Program Manager/Product Buyer

s

to

join

our team

for a variety of

freelance assignments

.

Ideal candidates

mu

st possess a

strong leadership capability to lead a cross

-

functional program team and inspire the

planning and execution of superior events, meetings and conferences.

Suc

cessful

candidate

s

will have a minimum 3 years of full cycle industry experience (

incentive travel

program experience within a third party supplier environment would be a strong asset).

Positions

report

to the

Manager,

Conference Management Services

.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as program lead for all details related to the execution of a program

(incentive trip, meeting or conference )

Support the planning team as a product buyer as required

Ensure that program teams meet deadlines and that deliverables are on budget and aligned with client expectations

Work closely with the Sales Director to support the client relationships both during the execution stage and at the onsite event

Act as a consulting resource to both the client and the internal team on elements of the program

Ensure the successful communication to all relevant parties of program

expectations, deliverable, and deadlines including follow up

Support the timely creation of all relevant documentation for the execution of the program SKILLS

Minimum of 3yearsof full cycle experience in operating and planning incentive programs, conferences or meetings of varying scope and geographical location and complexity

Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire and mentor

Exceptional communication abilities (verba,written and listening skills)

Exceptional interpersonal skills ; effectively can handle situations of conflict with tact and diplomacy

Ability to build strong working relationships quickly, and maintain them

Excellent time management and program management skills

Exceptional attention to detail

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Well versed in best practices in conference management within a third party supplier environment

Strong understanding of the client experience and program design Strong analytical skills

Strong negotiating skills

ATTRIBUTES:

Self motivated, highly energetic with a strong drive to achieve results

Passionate about program management

Enthusiastic about incentive travel solutions

Believes in going ‘the extra mile’ for an internal or external client

Positive, resourceful and solutions oriented

Maintains professionalism under pressure

Demonstrates ownership and initiative

Balances urgent priorities with the need to respect and support the needs of others

Collaborative team player

Availability and ability to travel

If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward a cover letterand resume to jobs@wynfordtwg.com. ** Please indicate ProgramManager/Product Buyer, Wynford (Contract/Freelance) in the subject

line of your email.**While we thank all qualified individuals for their interest, only those applicants

who are invited in for an interview will be contacted directly.