Meeting / Sourcing Manager

About the role

In this role, you’ll guide clients through the venue and meeting sourcing process, communicating with internal and external partners, and leading the logistics of your project from end-to-end.

What You’ll Do

• Lead client calls to review and understand their meeting needs and ensure programs exceed requirements
• Negotiate pricing and other package details with suppliers to support the client while meeting their savings and spend expectations
• Conduct RFPs with hotels and suppliers to secure room blocks and other logistical needs
• May participate in re-negotiations or cancellation negotiations as needed
• Maintain accurate records and files, collaborate with accounting to supervise billing, expenses, and savings negotiations
• Evaluate and supervise program impact and outcomes, build a plan for continuous improvement
• Proactively develop positive relationships with multiple members of the client team, suppliers, Amex GBT team and support departments
• Act as a leader by promoting a positive team environment and assisting with onboarding new colleagues as needed

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years in meeting management, hotel procurement or equivalent
• Cvent experience and CMP designation (preferred)
• Extensive knowledge of domestic destinations (international a plus)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent listening skills and passion for learning
• Proactive in understanding client needs and enacting change with a consultative approach
• Collaborative and passionate about building relationships
• Available to travel

Location

Global

Pay

The US national base salary range for this position is from $55,300 - $102,700. The national range provided includes the base salary that Amex GBT expects to pay for the role. Actual base salary will be based on factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and work location.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits tailored to each country starting the day you do, including health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family
• Travel perks: choose from deals each week from major travel providers on flights, hotels, cruises, and car rentals
• Access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first
• Global INclusion Groups to connect with colleagues around common identities or initiatives