Market Manager, Southern Europe

Airbnb; Paris; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Join a dynamic team at an innovative company that is reshaping travel experiences. As a Market Manager, you will play a pivotal role in expanding the hotel supply in Southern Europe, driving partnerships, and enhancing market presence. Your entrepreneurial spirit and strategic mindset will be essential in developing localized supply management strategies and fostering strong relationships with hotel partners. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure the long-term success of the market while leveraging your expertise in sales and account management. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment that values creativity and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in sales and partner management with a focus on relationship building.
• Proficient in using CRM tools, especially Salesforce, for effective lead management.

Responsabilités

• Manage and expand partner relationships while exceeding sales targets.
• Develop acquisition strategies and optimize hotel partnerships in your region.
• Leverage data to identify growth opportunities and navigate complexities.

Connaissances

Sales Management

Account Management

Partner Support

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Time Management

Fluency in English

Fluency in Spanish

Formation

Bachelor's Degree

Outils

CRM Software

Salesforce

Description du poste

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.

The Community You Will Join

The Airbnb Hotels organization, which includes HotelTonight, is a fun, entrepreneurial, start-up team where you can have outsized impact. Simplicity is at the core of our products. We pride ourselves on delivering the smoothest and most intuitive hotel booking experience. For hotels, we make it easy to drive incremental bookings so they can focus on the craft of hosting. We aspire to facilitate hotel discovery and serendipity at scale, benefitting guests and hotel partners.

The Difference You Will Make

As a Market Manager, your role will entail ensuring the health and expansion of our supply in Southern Europe. This will involve managing Hotels and acquiring high-quality inventory. Your focus will be to enhance Airbnb's market presence in your designated region through collaboration with other teams, leveraging your expertise on the local market. With a deep understanding of Airbnb's mission and values, you will oversee all aspects of supply acquisition and market success. This includes developing acquisition strategies, generating and converting Hotel leads, and managing relationships with strategic partners, including the creation of new partnerships. You will also be tasked with developing and refining scalable, localized supply management strategies for both established, competitive markets and emerging, untapped markets, aiming to secure our long-term success in these regions.

A Typical Day

• Build, manage and expand partner relationships within your territory, aiming to surpass quarterly sales targets with Hotels.
• Conduct regular optimization calls and business reviews with partners to develop strong, enduring partnerships providing exceptional, timely service to hosts, including in-person support as needed.
• Implement strategies to effectively manage and optimize the long tail of thousands of Hotels in your region.
• Prospect and onboard new, high-quality supply within your assigned geography.
• Educate clients on all significant product updates and cascade feedback on product and public policy to the relevant internal stakeholders.
• Leverage data to identify and pursue strategic growth opportunities, demonstrating an ability to navigate operational complexities and efficiently allocate resources.
• Use an entrepreneurial approach to develop and implement unique engagement projects, fostering innovation within your territory.
• Work cross-functionally with teams such as product, communications, public policy, legal, tax and customer support to ensure Airbnb's long-term market success.
• Acquire comprehensive knowledge of local market trends to inform both internal and external stakeholders.
• Understand the technical aspects of software partnerships to offer comprehensive support, ensuring a seamless experience for hosts and guests.
• Represent Airbnb in external meetings with Hotels and at industry conferences in your market, solidifying the brand's presence and commitment.

Your Expertise

• 5+ years of experience in new sales, account management, and partner support, showcasing a deep understanding and capability in fostering business relationships.
• 2+ years of tech/travel industry experience is a plus, highlighting the value of sector-specific knowledge.
• Proven track record of being able to effectively work a leads pipeline and a book of business, demonstrating expertise in nurturing and converting potential opportunities.
• Proficient quantitative skills and proven ability to interpret and apply data throughout your day-to-day work, emphasizing the importance of data-driven decision-making.
• The ability to work at both strategic and tactical levels, with a proven track record to execute in ambiguous environments, highlighting adaptability and strategic foresight.
• Proven experience working cross-functionally, ensuring the ability to collaborate effectively with various teams to drive collective success.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients via phone, email, and in-person, underscoring the importance of strong interpersonal skills.
• Charismatic self-starter who is resourceful and self-sufficient, paired with strong time management and prioritization skills, showcasing the initiative and organizational capabilities required for the role.
• Highly proficient in using CRM software, specifically in working with leads, opportunities, and other core objects - Salesforce experience is a plus, indicating the technical tools proficiency needed for effective relationship management.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Portuguese is a plus.
• Based in Barcelona or Paris, and must be willing to regularly travel internationally to your assigned territory. Typical expectation would be once every 4 to 6 weeks.
• Passion for Airbnb, travel, and the sharing economy - being an Airbnb host is a plus, culminating the profile with a personal alignment and enthusiasm for the company's mission and sector.

Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging

Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.