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.

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Sourcing Manager with Amex GBT are passionate about the hospitality industry and excel in sourcing the perfect property and planning stellar events for clients. They are resilient, flexible, and adaptable to succeed in a fast-paced, evolving environment. As a Sourcing Manager, you dream big and collaborate to ensure you produce top results. Our Sourcing Managers are encouraging a culture of open feedback, engagement, and accountability. They have a problem-solving mind that can handle any unexpected twist. Sourcing Managers have dedication to protecting people, including fellow colleagues, clients, communities, and the planet. They are driven by curiosity, passion, optimism and believe that everybody can grow. They also transform ideas into unforgettable experiences and visions into reality. This position is a remote working role looking for someone located in Pacific or Mountain Time Zone.

What You Will Do:

• Negotiate and contract between 90-115 programs worldwide on an annual basis, however, the scope of this position is dependent upon assigned account/programs and may vary from client-to-client.
• Cultivate a strong working relationship with the client by effectively communicating details of the program, anticipating client’s needs, and providing an elevated level of customer service.
• Meet with clients to discuss the vision of their event and hotel/venue wish list.
• Expertly RFP the perfect properties for your client.
• Proficient in negotiations to obtain the best deal for the client.
• Remain the point person for the hotel and client throughout the contracting process, ensuring the contract is completed with a cherry on top.
• Possess organizational skills to orchestrate logistics with finesse and have an interest in keeping every detail under control.
• Skilled at establishing relationships. Cultivate positive relationships with clients, suppliers, and teammates, creating a network of invaluable connections.
• Creative, proactively anticipate changes, and build innovative solutions.
• Coordinate and attend global site inspections when needed.
• Act as the executive producer of all event specifics and requirements.
• Develop and handle budgets by auditing all program related billing for accuracy, tracking, and reporting expenses to clients and communicating changes on a consistent basis.
• Post event reconciliation and evaluation is the final mission on each program.

What We’re Looking For:

• Venue sourcing & meeting planning experience over the last 3-5 years.
• Incredible communication skills to articulate vision, inspire, and motivate.
• Highly motivated at meeting timeline expectations.
• Self-starter, love to laugh, and manage the journey.
• Problem-solving mind that can handle any unexpected twist.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Possess organizational superpowers.
• Travel is your passion and you are excited to head to destinations worldwide (up to x%).
• 4-year college degree or equivalent experience.
• Vase experience with Cvent and are not afraid of technology!
• Passion for providing unparalleled levels of hospitality and consultative service.
• Passion for creating presentations.
• CMP preferred, but not expected.
• Must be located in Pacific or Mountain Time Zone

As a Sourcing Manager at Amex GBT, you will be the mastermind behind some of our most talked-about events, gaining recognition for your outstanding contract negotiating and meeting planning skills. You will be provided with a stage for your talents with the opportunity to make a difference and feel valued at work. If you are passionate about our mission and believe you’d be an extraordinary addition to our team, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the talent we are looking for!

Applicants Located in Los Angeles (LA) County: A Conditional Offer of Employment for this role is contingent upon a review of an applicant’s criminal history. The Company has good cause to conduct a review of criminal history for this specific position based on the job duties (see listed job duties above) and because the role will involve [access to confidential company information, including trade secrets and proprietary know-how; or client-sensitive information and financial records; or access to credit card data and confidential client information or data.