MARKET MANAGER

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global travel company is seeking a passionate Contract Manager to oversee hotel contracts and manage relationships within the region. The ideal candidate will be a fluent German speaker with experience in hotel distribution networks and a strong ability to negotiate and analyze data. This role offers a fantastic salary, bonus potential, and the flexibility of remote or hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Fantastic salary

Bonus

Remote or hybrid working

Generous annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Fluent German speaker essential.
• Experience in hotel contracts specific to the Irish market.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hotel contracts and manage commercial relationships.
• Secure exclusive rates and meet revenue targets.
• Represent the company at trade shows and events.

Skills

Negotiation

Data Analysis

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Our customer is an award winning and very well established global travel company. They pride themselves on being service-driven, offering an impressive range of solutions for groups and FIT travel.

With their expansive reach and commitment to excellence, they are reshaping the way travel is experienced worldwide.

They are on the lookout for a passionate Contract Manager to join their enthusiastic team!

If you have a great network of hotels in Berlin, and a desire to make an impact in the industry, this is your chance to contribute to a company that values innovation and collaboration.

FLUENT GERMAN SPEAKER ESSENTIAL

Job Description:

In this role, you will oversee hotel contracts within the region, taking full responsibility for managing all commercial relationship aspects to ensure the company remains highly competitive.

• Manage key relationships across all levels with external partners, ensuring strong communication and collaboration
• Secure exclusive rates within the hotel portfolio, driving value and competitiveness
• Meet revenue targets by leveraging market knowledge and effective partner engagement
• Serve as the regional hotel expert, maintaining up-to-date, in-depth market insights
• Identify new accounts and suppliers to expand the company’s reach and influence
• Monitor competitiveness and utilisation of contract allocations to maximise performance
• Build and maintain robust relationships, offering regular feedback and fostering long-term partnerships
• Recognise and address new opportunities or potential challenges promptly
• Analyse data to provide actionable recommendations that drive results
• Support training and development efforts, along with other duties as required
• Represent the company at trade shows and events to strengthen brand presence and network

Experience Required:

• FLUENT GERMAN SPEAKER ESSENTIAL
• Comprehensive understanding of hotel distribution networks, channels, and channel management technology
• Demonstrated recent experience in static and BAR hotel contracts specific to the Irish market
• Excellent negotiation skills, adept at engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including hotel owners and general managers
• Strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
• Skilled in data analysis

Benefits and Perks:

• Fantastic salary
• Bonus
• Remote or hybrid working
• Generous annual leave allowance

Click here to apply for this Market Manager, travel industry job, which is being recruited by Ambitions Travel Recruitment, a boutique recruitment agency, specialising in travel and hospitality roles, and known for sourcing hard-to-find talent.

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