Team Leader - Travel & Concierge Experiences (French Bilingual)

American Express; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Healthcare benefits

Hybrid working model

Career development

Job summary

American Express is seeking an Operations Leader in the Philippines to drive travel consultant teams and customer service across multiple channels. You will coach and develop staff, manage performance against KPIs, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure service excellence in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Role involves weekend/overnight shifts and close collaboration with the broader Global Servicing team to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes for diverse client segments.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and French (spoken and written) required.
• 3–5 years in BPO/contact center ops, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Educational attainment: College Level.
• Proven ability to manage team performance and deliver against KPIs.
• Experience leading multi-channel servicing teams.
• Strong coaching, performance management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Willingness to work weekend and overnight shifts.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver team performance against SLAs, productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction targets.
• Oversee and manage case volumes (invoices, refunds, receipts, transfers, tickets, reissues).
• Proactively identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure seamless day-to-day operations across multiple channels in a multi-queue environment.
• Act as the first point of escalation, owning complex cases.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships by resolving issues and preventing recurrence.

Skills

English & French

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Multi-channel ops

Performance KPIs

Education

College Level

TICO & OPC certification

Job description

Job Description

9th in Great Place to Work's Best Workplaces in the Philippines 2026

10th in Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies 2026

4th in Great Place to Work's Best Company To Work For 2025

Top GBS Employers for the Philippines (2025) by the Everest Group

Global Servicing (GS) oversees consumer travel and concierge experiences, all card customer service functions for the company's global consumer, banking, merchant, and commercial customers, as well as the key enablement functions that power our products and services. GS provides the world's best customer experience every day by building on Amex's 175-year legacy of service excellence, leveraging new technologies and capabilities to drive transformation, and bringing a human touch to each customer interaction.

Responsibilities

Operations Leadership

• Own and deliver team performance against SLAs, productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction targets
• Oversee and manage case volumes (invoices, refunds, receipts, transfers, ticketing, reissues), ensuring accuracy and timely completion
• Proactively identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions to improve results
• Ensure seamless day-to-day operations across multiple channels in a multi-queue environment
• Act as the first point of escalation, owning complex cases
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships by resolving issues and preventing recurrence

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Travel Consultants through structured 1:1 coaching and performance management
• Drive a high-performance culture, holding team members accountable to service, quality, and behavioral expectations
• Manage attendance, engagement, and retention in partnership with CEG, ensuring a consistent colleague experience
• Support hiring and onboarding to ensure new team members are productive and performance-ready Identify capability gaps and execute targeted coaching and development plans

Process Improvement & Change Management

• Lead and implement process and system improvements to enhance efficiency and customer experience
• Drive adoption of new tools, workflows, and business initiatives within the team
• Use performance data and insights to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions
• Act as a change leader, ensuring team alignment with evolving business strategies and operational priorities

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Fluency in English and French (spoken and written) - required
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in BPO/contact center operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Educational Attainment: College Level
• Proven ability to manage team performance and deliver against operational KPIs
• Experience leading multi-channel servicing teams
• Strong coaching, performance management, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision‑making capabilities
• Ability to operate in a fast‑paced, high‑volume, multi‑channel environment
• Willingness to work weekend and overnight shifts

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting premium or high‑value customer
• TICO and OPC certification is required. If not currently held, the company will cover the cost of obtaining it.
• Experience leading cross‑functional operations and process improvement initiatives

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the Philippines is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

About Us

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world‑class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well‑being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

About The Team

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well‑being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Support for financial‑well‑being and retirement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
• Free access to global on‑site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.