Sourcing Manager

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. If you love building relationships and sharing your expertise with others, you may be the perfect Sourcing and Meeting Manager for our team.

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.

• 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.
• Participate in re‑negotiations or cancellation negotiations as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and files, and collaborate with accounting to supervise billing, expenses, and savings negotiations.
• Evaluate and supervise program impact and outcomes, building 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.

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

United Kingdom

• Health and welfare insurance plans.
• Retirement programs.
• Parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.
• Weekly travel perks from major providers on flights, hotels, cruises, and car rentals.
• Access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, including leadership training and internal job opportunities.
• Commitment to inclusion, with global inclusion groups that encourage discussion and action.

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.