Venue Sourcing Manager

Venue 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. What You’ll Do 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 What We’re Looking For 5+years in meeting management, hotel procurement or equivalent 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 Should be comfortable to work in APAC/EMEA shifts Location Gurgaon, India 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! A ll 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. Click Here for Additional Disclosures in Accordance with the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance. Furthermore, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the hiring process. For details regarding how we protect your data, please consult the Amex GBT Recruitment Privacy Statement . 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! Experience Level Mid Level