Project Manager - Indirect Distribution F/M/X

AccorCorpo; Issy-les-Moulineaux; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work in France

Digitech Academy

Heartist program

Mobility allowance

Health insurance

CSE

Job summary

Accor Tech & Digital is seeking a Project Manager to drive our indirect distribution program, coordinating GDS connectivity, partner contracts and budget processes across the global hotels. You’ll lead end-to-end projects and partner with TMCs, product teams and finance to deliver value.

A Master’s degree and 2–5 years in project management are expected. Fluent English, strong Excel, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multilingual environment are essential; knowledge of hotel

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, management or equivalent.
• 2 to 5 years of work experience.
• First experience in project management.
• Fluent in English – spoken and written.
• Strong Excel skills (budget tracking and forecasting).
• Nice to have: knowledge of hotel or travel distribution (GDS, TMCs, OTAs, airlines); experience with a purchasing/ERP tool (e.g. ASPEN, SAP).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end GDS and connectivity projects.
• Support GDS commercial agreements and partner contract discussions.
• Contribute to development of travel agent tools and platforms.
• Produce ad hoc reporting, analysis and presentations.
• Manage budgets, POs and payments for distribution partners.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong Excel skills

First experience in project management

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Collaboration and influencing skills

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Proactivity and flexibility

Education

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

ASPEN

SAP

Job description

• Full-time
• Job-Category: Distribution
• Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

The Indirect Distribution team optimises Accor's indirect distribution ecosystem by managing GDS connectivity, corporate and agency distribution tools, strategic partner relationships and the commercial frameworks that drive profitable business to our hotels. Within this team, the Project Manager leads key projects supporting the indirect distribution strategy and coordinates the business operations related to GDS contracts and partner engagements (around two thirds project management, one third budget and financial follow-up). The role is part of Global Sales & Revenue, working with Accor HQ departments and business units around the world.

Projects & partner connectivity: Lead and support projects within the Indirect Distribution team to deliver the strategy of Global Sales & Revenue, working closely with the TMC and Product teams:

• Manage GDS and connectivity projects end to end
• Support GDS commercial agreements and partner contract discussions (GDS, IDS such as Derbysoft and RateGain)
• Contribute to the development of travel agent tools and platforms (Learn with Us, Travelpros, Leisure Groups Online, ALPP)
• Identify and drive long-term solutions to recurring connectivity issues
• Ad hoc reporting, analysis and presentation preparation

Finance & budget: Management of the GDS/IDS process end to end, including:

• Maintaining a monthly view of GDS and IDS fees
• Processing POs and payments for specified distribution partners via ASPEN
• Co-ordinating the feedback required for the quarterly budget reviews
• Supporting meetings with the Finance team to adjust the annual budget where needed
• Supporting the preparation of the annual budget, meeting all deadlines

Communication & Support: Support the creation of material for hotels and/or other internal teams:

• Annually review and adapt the GDS media kit, sharing the final version with Hotel Sales Relations for distribution
• Support hotels in responding to requests for media campaigns
• Support the ongoing analysis of media campaigns, revising the guidelines for hotels and business units accordingly
• Maintain the Indirect Distribution team's SharePoint files and linked documents in Showpad

Qualifications

• Master's degree (business school, university or equivalent)
• 2 to 5 years of work experience
• First experience in project management
• Strong Excel skills (budget tracking and forecasting); MS Office to a high standard
• Fluent in English – spoken and written
• Nice to have: knowledge of hotel or travel distribution (GDS, TMCs, OTAs, airlines), experience with a purchasing/ERP tool (e.g. ASPEN, SAP), first exposure to partner negotiation
• Organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Collaboration and influencing skills
• Comfortable with both operational/administrative tasks and project work
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proactivity and flexibility
• Positive attitude and team spirit

Additional Information

And what about our commitments?

- To the world

• Accor is committed to the world around us, with a strong employer culture focused on developing our 300,000 talents.
• We take a continuous improvement approach to reducing the environmental impact of digital technology across all our projects.

- To your career

• We empower all our employees to manage their work-life balance and give them the means to shape their work environment in their own image.
• Training and career paths are defined both individually and collectively, so that we grow together, every day.

- In practice, at Accor Tech & Digital:

• Remote work in France and flexible working options: work from home, from our offices, or even from our hotels and coworking spaces.
• Every Wednesday afternoon, dedicate your time to deep work and your personal development.
• Work in a multicultural, English-speaking environment.
• Continuous improvement & training: hackathons, outstanding technology partnerships, dedicated talent management, and our dedicated learning platform, Digitech Academy, with certifications.

and also,

• ALL - Heartist® programme: preferential rates and flash offers for unforgettable stays and experiences at all Accor properties and with our partners worldwide.
• Heartist® for good volunteering programme: 1 day off per year to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• A works council (CSE) that helps fund your cultural and sports activities.
• Sustainable mobility allowance of up to €600 for using a "green" means of transport, or 75% of your Navigo pass covered.
• Mandatory health insurance, 50% funded by Accor, with no additional cost to cover your dependants.
• Not to mention attractive working conditions, with collaborative workspaces, restaurants, games and sports areas.