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The Meeting Planner with German (not customer facing) is the primary liaison in the Center of Excellence Team and leads the assigned venue sourcing requests.
Collaborates with a designated internal team based in another country (customer market) to support Venue Sourcing for the customers.
Negotiates critical program components based on knowledge of client requirements from initial request through contract completion and turnover; this includes recommending supplier and destination options and solutions.
Ability to work remotely or in a hybrid format is a must.
What You'll Do on a Typical Day: Reviews meeting request and supports meeting qualification calls with clients.Proactively negotiates price, enhanced commission, and contract.Creates and sends customer proposals.Communicates with the internal teams and suppliers on a timely basis, providing information relative to travel program operations.Follows standard operating procedures for all sourcing activity.Negotiates and contracts between 200-400 programs worldwide on an annual basis, depending on assigned accounts/programs.Tactically adapts sourcing to meet Amex GBT preferred supplier thresholds. What We're Looking For: Minimum of 3 years experience in venue sourcing, event, or meeting management.College degree preferred.Experience in hotel buying required.Proven negotiation skills.Knowledge of international hotels and destinations in Europe required.Knowledge of travel supplier operations and overall capabilities/range of services.Program management system experience preferred, especially with an online sourcing tool.Understanding of and ability to effect win/win solutions.Operations experience in the hospitality industry or equivalent a plus.Prior successful experience in developing and maintaining customer and supplier relationships.Prior experience in effectively balancing multiple projects/demands.Solid understanding of program/event management and budget maintenance.Proven aptitude for technology and/or software solutions and analytical skills required.Ability to travel by airplane, boat, rail, and/or car.Proficiency in English and German. General:
This is a Remote role based in Poland or Spain.
The #TeamGBT Experience: Flexible benefits tailored to each country, starting the day you do, including health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, and adoption assistance.Mental and emotional health support for you and your immediate family through one-on-one professional counseling sessions, on-demand webinars, and crisis support.Travel perks: weekly deals from major travel providers on flights, hotels, cruises, and car rentals.Skill development with global tuition reimbursement and access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform.Commitment to champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in every aspect of our business.Connect with colleagues through global Inclusion Groups to discuss challenges and drive company awareness and action.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or marital status.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need accommodation during the hiring process.
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