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.
We're looking for an ambitious consultant to join our delivery team based in the US.
Primary area of focus for the position will be related to the Hotel practice line which spans corporate hotel program strategy design and execution including sourcing, program compliance, and optimization. This person will manage several consulting project workstreams across multiple clients. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with project management and hotel industry experience, comfortable working in a remote environment.
What You'll Do
- Lead Multi-Workstream Engagements: Execute consulting projects across multiple clients, prioritizing objectives and applying project management methodologies to deliver results within scope, quality standards, and timelines
- Apply Hotel Subject Matter Expertise: Leverage of hotel program strategy, sourcing, and technology (Cvent, AI) to drive client program optimization and compliance
- Distill Complex Strategy into Key Messages: Communicate sophisticated subject matter clearly to team members and clients, translating analysis into actionable insights
- Manage Global Supplier Relationships: Lead supplier partnerships while representing both client and consultancy interests, navigating complex negotiations and maintaining strategic alignment
- Drive Client Value & Retention: Successfully navigate global organizations, articulate project value to all stakeholder levels, and identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities to drive revenue growth
- Implement Organizational Change: Apply change management techniques to drive sustainable engagement impact, ensuring client adoption and long-term program success
What We're Looking For
- 2-3 years’ experience in a hotel strategy, revenue management, sourcing and/or optimization role
- Knowledge of strategy, financial/business operations, cost management preferred
- Experience in the travel industry is preferred
- Hotel Platform Expertise: Experience managing hotel programs through platforms such as Cvent and related sourcing tools
- Data Visualization Proficiency: Expertise with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Birst, Power BI, or similar platforms
- Microsoft Office Mastery: Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite with strong concentration in Excel and PowerPoint
- Analytical Skills: Strong ability to think conceptually, evaluate alternatives, and recommend solutions using data interpretation and presentation
- Exceptional Communication Skills: Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver compelling internal and external presentations to diverse audiences
- Curious with a learner mentality, with demonstrated interest in emerging technologies including AI and automation tools
- Highly client-focused with exceptional attention to detail, a commitment to quality delivery, and the ability to anticipate and exceed stakeholder expectations
Location
United States
The US national base salary range for this position is from
$60,200.00 - $111,800.00The 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.
For information about our comprehensive US benefits programs and eligibility, please review our Benefits-at-a-Glance document.
Benefits at a glance
The #TeamGBT Experience
Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT.
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.
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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;" please apply anyway. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!
Skills Required
- 2-3 years of experience in hotel strategy, revenue management, sourcing, and/or optimization
- Experience managing hotel programs through Cvent and related sourcing tools
- Expertise with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Birst, Power BI, or similar platforms
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong analytical skills, including data interpretation, conceptual thinking, evaluating alternatives, and recommending solutions
- Ability to develop and deliver internal and external presentations to diverse audiences
- Project management experience
- Hotel industry experience
- Knowledge of strategy, financial/business operations, and cost management
- Travel industry experience
- Interest in emerging technologies, including AI and automation tools
- Exceptional client focus, attention to detail, quality commitment, and ability to exceed stakeholder expectations
American Express Global Business Travel Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about American Express Global Business Travel and has not been reviewed or approved by American Express Global Business Travel.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and access to physician consultations in some cases. Emotional and mental-health resources are also highlighted, including counseling, crisis support, and webinars for employees and immediate families.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off and flexibility options are portrayed as broad, including PTO that combines vacation and sick time, with potential to purchase additional vacation in some locations. Flexible arrangements are described as available in parts of the organization, including remote work and options like part-time schedules, job sharing, and sabbaticals where supported.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as available through locally competitive programs, including a U.S. 401(k) with employer matching after a service period. Ownership-related benefits are also present via an employee stock purchase plan offered in many countries.
American Express Global Business Travel Insights
What We Do
American Express Global Business (Amex GBT) is the world’s leading B2B travel platform, providing software and services to manage travel, expenses, meetings & events for companies of all sizes. Our solutions include: Egencia: the leading software as service travel platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Ovation: the solution synonymous with high-touch travel service. The Neo Technology Group: a technology-focused team that builds cloud-based travel solutions. Meetings & Events: providing solutions for a single meeting or an entire meetings portfolio. Global Business Consulting: customized services to help clients optimize their travel program.
Why Work With Us
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. Ready to explore a career path? Start your journey with us - apply now!
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