Head of Travel, Latin America

About AIG Travel

AIG Travel, a member of American International Group, Inc., is an industry leading provider of innovative insurance products and assistance services to both leisure and business travelers worldwide. Travel Guard® is the marketing name for its portfolio of travel insurance and travel-related services in the U.S. Through our global service centers and a network of experienced providers, we deliver medical and security assistance to help our customers travel with confidence. AIG Travel is a socially responsible and inclusive organization that offers competitive compensation, great benefits, and generous paid time off.

About the Head of Travel Latin America - AIG Travel role

The Head of Travel Latin America role is a leadership position responsible to develop manage the individual travel insurance and assistance services line of business in Latin America. This position reports to Head of the Americas at AIG Travel.

Responsibilities

• Monitors all facets of the Travel business in Latin America.
• Responsible for the creation and execution of the regional business development plan.
• Identifies and evaluates the means to acquire / retain accounts, increase production, improve market share and maximize growth opportunities.
• Interacts with key clients and industry organizations as necessary to favorably position the AIG brand and grow the Travel business.
• Initiates and or participates in sales and marketing activities in support of intermediated distribution channels.
• Manger that is responsible for account management, finance and training/QA in the region
• Drives the budgeting & forecasting process.
• Prepares senior management presentations / communications.
• Supports and participates in cross-functional efforts to achieve Global Travel's overall business objectives.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Accountable to a pre-determined set of performance objectives.
• Based in Houston, Texas.

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience preferred
• Underwriting background and relevant licenses are a plus
• 10+ years travel industry distribution experience
• Strong track record of building and managing relationships
• Technical expertise in all facets of business development
• Skillful communicator both written and oral
• Proven ability to plan and execute
• Innovative, collaborative and results-driven orientation
• Availability and willingness to travel up to 25%

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A look at our Benefits

We're proud to offer a range of employee benefits and resources that help you protect what matters most - your health care, savings, financial protection and wellbeing. We provide a variety of leaves for personal, health, family and military needs. For example, our "Giving Back" program allows you to take up to 24 hours a year to volunteer in your community. Our global mental health and wellness days off provide all colleagues with a paid day off to focus on their mental health and wellbeing.

We also believe in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills to position themselves for the next steps of their careers. We have a tuition reimbursement program for eligible colleagues to enhance their education, skills, and knowledge in areas that relate to their current position or future positions to which they may transfer or progress.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

American International Group, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and its policies and procedures reflect this commitment. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories such as sexual orientation. At AIG, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission - creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.

To learn more please visit: https://www.aig.com/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Functional Area:

OP - Operations

Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%

Relocation Provided: Yes

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