Strategic Meeting & Sourcing Lead

Global Business Travel Group; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Amex GBT is seeking a Sourcing and Meeting Manager in the United States to guide clients through the venue and meeting sourcing process, coordinating with internal and external partners and leading end-to-end logistics of projects.

You will negotiate with hotels and suppliers, conduct RFPs, and monitor billing and savings negotiations while building ongoing client relationships and providing leadership to the team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in meeting management or hotel procurement.
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Meeting management

CMP designation

Domestic destinations

Listening skills

Consultative approach

Relationship building

Travel readiness

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Cvent

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amex GBT is seeking a Sourcing and Meeting Manager in the United States to guide clients through the venue and meeting sourcing process, coordinating with internal and external partners and leading end-to-end logistics of projects.

You will negotiate with hotels and suppliers, conduct RFPs, and monitor billing and savings negotiations while building ongoing client relationships and providing leadership to the team.