Manager, Global Supplier Partnerships

American Express Global Business Travel; Boise (ID); Sur place; USD 88 000 - 164 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible benefits

Travel perks

Skills development access

Inclusion programs

Résumé du poste

American Express Global Business Travel seeks a Manager within Global Hotel Commercial to lead end-to-end supplier management, including contract negotiation and revenue growth initiatives. You will drive value for travelers, suppliers, and Amex GBT while coordinating with cross-functional teams across regions.

Ideal candidates bring strong negotiation skills, hotel industry knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple projects remotely in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Fluent English (written/verbal); multilingual is a plus.
• Commercial, data-driven mindset with strong analytical skills.
• Proven negotiator with a track record of closing strong agreements.
• Strong problem-solving skills; comfortable with ambiguity and pressure.
• Deep knowledge of hotels, hotel agreements, and travel supplier landscape.
• Working knowledge of revenue management and travel tech platforms.

Responsabilités

• Negotiate strategic hotel supplier agreements that meet commercial objectives.
• Identify, develop, and drive incremental revenue opportunities with suppliers.
• Operationalize supplier value propositions and ensure commitments are delivered.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships through innovative engagement approaches.
• Analyze portfolio metrics and develop revenue forecasts with the Global Revenue team.
• Collaborate across departments and regions to align strategies and outcomes.

Connaissances

Fluent English

Negotiation

Analytical mindset

Hotel industry knowledge

Relationship-building

Excel/PowerPoint

Remote work

Outils

GDS

POS systems

Booking tools

Description du poste

United States

Full time

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Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and – through their work – can make an impact on our industry. We’re here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Global Hotel Commercial, this is a strategic, high-visibility role within our Global Business Partnerships division. In this position, you'll drive revenue by negotiating hotel supplier agreements that create value for travelers, suppliers, and Amex GBT alike. As Manager of GSP, you'll lead end-to-end supplier management — from contract negotiation and execution to business development and strategic partnership programs, including our Hotel Growth Initiative (HGI).

What You’ll Do

• Negotiate Strategic Agreements: Develop and execute profitable hotel supplier contracts that deliver measurable value across all stakeholders while advancing Amex GBT's commercial objectives

• Accelerate Revenue Growth: Identify, develop, and drive implementation of incremental revenue opportunities with existing and prospective suppliers

• Execute Value Delivery: Operationalize supplier value propositions and establish strategies to ensure all business development commitments are realized

• Cultivate Strategic Partnerships: Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through innovative engagement approaches and channels beyond conventional sales models

• Monitor & Forecast Performance: Analyse portfolio metrics, track business performance, and develop revenue forecasts in coordination with the Global Revenue Management team

• Drive Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate across departments and regions—including Traveler Care, Client Management, Sales, Revenue Management, Meetings & Events, Global Business Consulting, and GBP teams to align strategies, enhance engagement, and optimize collective outcomes

What We’re Looking For

• Fluent English (written/verbal); multilingual a plus

• Commercial, data-driven mindset with strong analytical and strategic skills

• Proven negotiator with a track record of structuring and closing strong agreements/deals

• Strong problem-solving skills; excels in ambiguity and under pressure

• Deep knowledge of hotels, hotel agreements, and the broader TMC/travel supplier landscape

• Working knowledge of revenue management and travel tech platforms (GDS, POS, booking tools)

• Excellent relationship-building, influencing, and communication skills across all levels

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects autonomously and remotely, with strong Excel/PowerPoint skills

• Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments; flexible to travel domestically/internationally

Location

United States

The US national base salary range for this position is from

$88,200.00 - $163,800.00

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.

In addition to base salary, the anticipated range of which is posted above, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, which rewards participants based on company and individual performance.

For information about our comprehensive US benefits programs and eligibility, please review our Benefits-at-a-Glance document.

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The #TeamGBT Experience

• Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.

• Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.

• Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.

• We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.

• And much more!

All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law.

Furthermore, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the hiring process. For details regarding how we protect your data, please consult the Amex GBT Recruitment Privacy Statement (https://www.amexglobalbusinesstravel.com/gbt-recruitment-privacy-statement/) .

What if I don’t meet every requirement?

If you’re passionate about our mission and believe you’d be a phenomenal addition to our team, don’t worry about “checking every box;”. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!