Partner Manager, Amex GBT Partner Solutions (GPS)
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 a Partner Manager, Amex GBT Partner Solutions (GPS) to join our growing team. If you're passionate about travel, making connections, driving value, working with others and providing a world-class experience for our affiliate partners, you might be perfect for our team.
Reporting into and supporting the Director, Partner Relations, GPS. The Partner Manager position is responsible for owning and managing GPS Affiliate partner relationships for a portfolio of affiliate partners. This includes but is not limited to : Being an innovative team member with a focus on driving value, partnership optimization, and building strong relationships, along with responsibility for retention, profitability, and revenue growth.
What You'll Do :
- Manage Affiliate partner relationships
- Global point person for all affiliate items
- Develop a strong partnership with the Affiliate partner
- Works closely with the Director and key workstream owners to resolve issues and opportunities
- Employ a consultative approach in driving partnership value for the Affiliate partner and GBT
- Navigate within GBT to drive value and solve any issues on behalf of the Affiliate partner
- Assist implementation of new affiliates and / or new business within partner
Implement Strategic Initiatives :
Supporting the enhancement of the GPS value proposition to the Affiliate partner - via consultation, technology road mapping, and content and revenue optimization.Differentiating and reinforcing GPS's value consistently through a comprehensive understanding of the industry and the market, synthesizing competitive intelligence to understand future implications for Affiliate partners, and proactively communicating trends, innovations, and best practices to internal partners and leadership.Affiliate Partner Retention :
Deliver differentiated value to the Affiliate partner, which leads to satisfaction, revenue growth, increased GBT technology adoption, and retentionPortfolio Management / Maintenance :Strong competence in commercial mattersAffiliate partner / Account Relationship ManagementStrong time management skills and ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks in parallelOpportunity analysis and a solid level of analytical skillsSNAP / AccessIT case creation for portfolio configuration and setupAdministrative tasksNavigating Vendor portals and providing access to portfolio P&L ManagementLead annual / quarterly global business reviewsAvailability to travel (up to 15%) is needed in this role.
What We're Looking For :
2-5 year's global account / client management travel industry experienceGDS experience preferred (Sabre & Travelport)Extensive customer / client-facing experience globallyStrong business and financial acumenStrong influencing and consultative skillsAdept at learning new technologyAbility to identify business opportunitiesExperience in uncovering opportunities to drive value, revenues, and Affiliate partner satisfactionDemonstrated ability to deliver a data-driven, analytical approachStrong negotiation skillsProven executive-level presentation skillsStrong problem solverOrganized, disciplined, and responsive approachLocation : US or Canada (Virtual)Location : United States
The US national base salary range for this position is from $88,200.00 - $163,800.00. 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. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus which rewards participants based on individual and / or company performance.
Benefits at a glance : Benefits-at-a-Glance
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. Click Here for Additional Disclosures in Accordance with the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance.