Americas Airline Distribution Lead

American Express Global Business Travel; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 88,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Travel perks

Learning platform access

Job summary

American Express Global Business Travel is seeking a strategic leader to manage airline distribution across the Americas. You will partner with airlines, influence product decisions, and drive initiatives to optimize content at the point of sale.

A strong focus on collaboration and cross-functional work is essential. The role requires 3+ years in airline distribution, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and the ability to navigate a complex organization across time zones.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in the airline and/or travel distribution space, with knowledge of NDC preferred.
• Strong product and technology knowledge to influence discussions.
• Ability to build relationships across internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead air distribution strategy for North America and Latam with Distribution Team leadership.
• Collaborate with Airlines to align goals and improve content for joint customers.
• Address content-related issues and implement solutions to overcome challenges.
• Coordinate with Product & Technology, Marketplace and Commercial teams to align goals.
• Develop and implement new strategies to expand content offerings using new capabilities.
• Create commercial models to meet evolving marketplace needs.

Skills

Airline distribution

NDC knowledge

Product knowledge

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Cross-cultural awareness

Strategic thinking

Job description

American Express Global Business Travel is seeking a strategic leader to manage airline distribution across the Americas. You will partner with airlines, influence product decisions, and drive initiatives to optimize content at the point of sale.

A strong focus on collaboration and cross-functional work is essential. The role requires 3+ years in airline distribution, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and the ability to navigate a complex organization across time zones.