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Steven Scott

Brighton,East Sussex

Summary

Dynamic professional with expertise in influential communication across multiple levels, adept at contract negotiations and project oversight. Demonstrates strong leadership skills and resilience under pressure, ensuring effective staff recruitment and mentoring. Proven track record in client account management and customer relationship management across the Merchant & Partner space, leveraging partner knowledge to drive process improvement and relationship-building. Committed to enhancing organisational success through strategic negotiation techniques and comprehensive career development.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Manager: Operations EMEA & APAC Partners

American Express
Brighton, East Sussex
2024.12 - Current

Managing a team across Brighton, Madrid & Kuala Lumper who are managing our 3rd Party partners, ensuring our merchant base continue to transact driving increased revenue for the business in multiple markets globally.

  • Boosted department efficiency by streamlining operational processes.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration for improved workflow.
  • Streamlined communication channels, enhanced internal information flow.
  • Piloted change management initiatives successfully improving organisational adaptability.
  • Supervised project timelines for timely completion.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external partner clients.
  • Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build a successful team.

Global OPA Team Leader

American Express
Brighton, East Sussex
2022.08 - 2024.11

Managing a team of outsourced program administrators across EMEA who in turn manage the corporate accounts for some of our largest regional and global companies.

  • Global Lead for key accounts such as Microsoft, Cap Gemini and ITW.
  • Prioritised tasks according to urgency and importance, optimising workload allocation among team members.
  • Fostered a high-performing environment to drive productivity and quality.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews to identify areas of improvement for each team member.
  • Encouraged open communication, fostering a positive work culture.
  • Increased team cohesion by implementing regular feedback sessions.
  • Led project coordination, resulting in timely delivery.
  • Negotiated successful outcomes in challenging scenarios, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.

UK B2B Client Manager

American Express
London
2018.10 - 2022.07

Managing a portfolio of UK Based B2B Merchants covering industries such as Construction, Pharmaceuticals, Dental & IT.

  • Managed client relationships to build long-term partnerships.
  • Identified sales opportunities through deep understanding of client needs.
  • Leading contract negotiations resulting in securing long-term DBV growth.
  • Kept up-to-date with product knowledge to provide accurate information to clients.
  • Prepared detailed reports to support decision-making processes.
  • Travelled extensively for face-to-face interactions and relationship-building with clients.
  • Implemented strategies for better client retention rates.

Education

GCSEs -

Brighton Schooling
Brighton
1992.09 - 1997.06

Skills

  • Influential communication across multiple levels
  • Partner Knowledge
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Contract negotiations
  • Project oversight
  • Staff recruitment
  • Negotiation techniques
  • Customer relationship management
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Leadership skills
  • Client account management
  • Process Improvement
  • Relationship-building

Timeline

Manager: Operations EMEA & APAC Partners

American Express
2024.12 - Current

Global OPA Team Leader

American Express
2022.08 - 2024.11

UK B2B Client Manager

American Express
2018.10 - 2022.07

GCSEs -

Brighton Schooling
1992.09 - 1997.06
Steven Scott