Position: Manager, Business Development – Meetings & Events Solutions
About: American Express Global Business Travel is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and through their work can make an impact on the industry. They offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where employees’ voices are valued. The Lead, Business Development for Amex GBT Meetings & Events is responsible for the successful sales of meetings and events solutions for prospective clients, utilizing collaboration and relationship-building skills across multiple internal resources to drive growth and sales opportunities.
Requirements: 5-7 years of business development experience in the hospitality, travel, or meetings and events industry; consultative communication skills; high team orientation and collaboration skills; strong knowledge and network within the Meetings and Events industry; ability to develop internal and external relationships to enhance solutions value and profitability; strong financial foresight; demonstrated ability to promote change and efficiencies within an organization; ability to think strategically and conceptually; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; outstanding organizational and time management abilities; ability to lead, influence, and motivate others; prior experience in balancing multiple projects; exceptional project management and presentation skills; demonstrated client relationship skills; ability to travel by airplane, boat, rail, or car; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred; CMP and/or SMMC designation a plus.
Benefits: health and welfare insurance, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, travel perks from major providers, global tuition assistance, access to over 20,000 courses, leadership courses, wellbeing resources, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
