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.
Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.
We’re here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.Please, note you must have Air/ Travel experience for this role.Consulting brings the talent, tools and management consulting skills needed to lead our client’s T&E spend and improve their return on investment.
Consulting focuses on business and operational strategy, strategic sourcing and program optimization to help our clients manage their travel spend.
Our specialized expertise includes: Policy, Change Management & Compliance, Travel Program Management, Business Intelligence, Travel Category Management (Air, Car and Hotel) and Cost Management.The Consulting team consists of Consultants from a wide variety of backgrounds such as Air/Hotel/Ground industries, travel, management consulting, IT consulting and general management.The primary area of focus for the position will be related to the Air practice line which spans corporate air program strategy design and execution.
The Air Consultant
- Will support global air consulting project workstreams across multiple clients and lead smaller regional engagements.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with consulting, project management and industry experience.
What You'll DoComplete multi-workstream engagements, prioritize client requests and work objectives using appropriate project management methodologies and tools such as project plans and issue logs.Creates deliverables within established engagement scope, quality standards and time framesDevelops hypotheses and identifies data to evaluate based on client needs.Develops options/alternatives and creates insightful recommendations in context of total engagement.Understanding of airline pricing/inventory managementFamiliarity with data visualisation tools and reporting (i.e.
Tableau)Exceptional interpersonal skills, listening ability and written presentation skills.Ability to deal with ambiguity and present/discuss work results in a compelling manner.Distills complex subject matter into key messages for team members and clientsUnderstands client organization and dynamics and builds strong working relationships with all key partners.What We're Looking ForProve experience & understanding of the airline industry is a mustAbility to accommodate client travel up to 20%Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required, PMI certification a plusRelevant experience within Air travel, such as with an airline, procurement, strategic sourcing etc.Strong analytical skills; ability to evaluate alternatives and recommend solutionsStrong communication skills; the ability to build a story and deliver that in a presentation.Ability to interact effectively with people at all levels within a team or client organizationLocationLondon, United KingdomThe #TeamGBT ExperienceWork and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT.Flexible benefitsare 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.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.
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You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!SummaryLocation: London, United Kingdom; United KingdomType: Full time
Air Consulting Manager in Kennington employer: American Express Global Business Travel (GBT)
At Amex GBT, we foster an inclusive and collaborative culture where your contributions are valued, making it an exceptional place to grow your career as a Commercial Strategy & Planning Consultant. Located in London, we offer flexible benefits tailored to your needs, extensive learning opportunities with access to over 20,000 courses, and a commitment to championing inclusion through global INclusion Groups. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the travel industry while developing your skills alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
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American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) Recruitment Team
