Director of GDS Distribution (Remote)

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.This position represents an exciting opportunity to work in the dynamic world of distribution, handling a portfolio of technology providers. This is a strategic role, where the successful applicant will be responsible for helping develop and then drive execution of commercial strategies with GDS partners and other technology providers. The role sits on the supplier side of the organisation, within the Global Business Partnerships (GBP) team. This team is a strategic component of the business model and value proposition for GBT, contributing significantly to revenue generation and customer value. What You'll Do:Find opportunities and develop and implement strategies to optimize content options to meet customer needsDrive groundbreaking internal change sought at ensuring GBT remains a leader in the distribution spacePartnering with GDS’s and other technology partners to ensure tight-knit collaboration on distribution matters, alignment on goals and improving the overall offering to joint customersWork through content related issues and apply solutions as required to overcome challengesWorking with internal partners to ensure alignment & progress on key goalsDevelop commercial models to meet the evolving needs of the marketplaceEnsure costs are well handled and controlledWork with the wider team to distill large data sets into actionable insights that drive strategyWhat We're Looking For:Proven record of leading change across the businessExcellent organizational and planning skills, an attention to detail and ability to deliver multiple projects within deadlinesPositive relationship building skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues and external partnersStrong, proven commercial acumen and the ability to lead commercial negotiationsExperience bringing a commercial perspective to working with product and technology teamsAbility to work across time zones - this is a global teamProven track record of leading a team - this role will include direct reportsLocationIllinois, United StatesThe US national base salary range for this position is from $110,600.00 - $205,400.00The national range provided includes the base salary that Amex GBT expects to pay for the role. 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, the anticipated range of which is posted above, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, which rewards participants based on company and individual performance.For information about our comprehensive US benefits programs and eligibility, please review our Benefits-at-a-Glance document.Benefits at a glanceThe #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. 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!SummaryLocation: Chicago, Illinois, United States; Texas, United States; United Kingdom; United StatesType: Full time