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. The Lead, Business Development for American Express Global Business Travel Meetings & Events is responsible for the successful sales of meetings & events solutions for prospective clients, leveraging collaborative and relationship-building skills. This role involves advising on and managing all aspects of the sales process to ensure strategic event solutions.
Requirements: 5-7 years of business development experience in the hospitality, travel, and/or meetings & events industry; consultative communication skills; high team orientation and collaboration skills; strong knowledge and network within the Meetings & Events industry; ability to grow internal and external relationships; strong financial foresight; ability to promote change and efficiencies within an organization; demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical skills; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; outstanding organizational and time management abilities; ability to lead and motivate others; experience in balancing multiple projects/demands; outstanding project management skills; outstanding presentation and negotiation skills; demonstrated client relationship skills; ability to travel; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred; CMP and/or SMMC designation a plus
Benefits: Flexible benefits tailored to each country including health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and more, Travel perks offering deals from major travel providers weekly on flights, hotels, cruises, and car rentals, Global tuition assistance, access to over 20,000 courses on the learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives through global Inclusion Groups for connecting with colleagues, mental and emotional wellbeing resources for the employee and family, Equal employment opportunity without regard to various characteristics, Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities
