Partnerships Manager - Hotel

The Bicester Collection; Bicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading luxury shopping destination as a Partnerships Manager. This permanent full-time role in Bicester involves managing relationships with local accommodations and driving guest conversions through innovative marketing strategies. Ideal candidates will have relevant hospitality experience and excel in communication and relationship management.

Benefits

Life assurance

Pension

Private medical

Discounts

Mental health support

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in the travel or hospitality industry.
• Experience working with luxury hotels is a plus.
• Ability to drive and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of local hotels and accommodation partners.
• Building relationships with key hotel contacts including Concierge and Sales & Marketing.
• Identifying and developing marketing opportunities to increase visibility at partners.

Skills

Communication

Sales

Digital Marketing

Interpersonal Skills

Relationship Management

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Partnerships Manager - Hotel | Bicester Village | Permanent Full time

Something Extraordinary Every Day

The objective is to increase the conversion of high-spending guests from both accommodation and non-accommodation partners to the Village. This involves managing a portfolio of UK-based local hotels, hotel chains, serviced apartments, and other accommodation providers. The role also includes prospecting for partners within allocated segments, working collaboratively with the Senior Business Development Manager. The time split is 50% for Local Accommodation and 50% for Non-Accommodation partners.

What you will be doing

The key responsibilities include:

• Account managing a portfolio of Accommodation and other appointed Partners, with a 50% split for Local Accommodation and 50% for Non-Accommodation partners.
• Developing relationships with key contacts at the Hotels (Concierge, Reception, PR, Sales & Marketing, Groups & Events, Operations, GM) - a 360-account management approach.
• Delivering key selling points about the Village by personally visiting each of the Hotels regularly (number of visits aligned with goals).
• Identifying and developing marketing opportunities to increase visibility of Bicester Village at Partners through social channels, website, apps, newsletters, brochures, displays, posters, TV offerings, installations, etc.
• Collaborating closely with the Marketing content team on all marketing assets for Accommodation and other partners.

What makes you special

We seek an individual with:

• Ability to drive and access to a car, due to the role's nature.
• At least 2 years' experience in the travel or hospitality industry.
• Partnerships, Sales, Digital Marketing experience, and experience working with Luxury hotels is a plus.
• Knowledge of working with Countly side Luxury Hotels, Middle East, Indian, US markets is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build lasting relationships with key partners and colleagues.

There's no one quite like us

The Bicester Collection is a leading luxury shopping destination, committed to creating memorable experiences for guests. Our vision is to be the best shopping destination in the world, with a mission to improve the lives of our brands, guests, people, and communities. Our brand promise is to offer something extraordinary every day, guided by our five core values: Authenticity, Innovation, Passion, Critical Thinking, and Vision.

Why we're exceptional

Our success stems from the quality and commitment of our people. We offer a generous salary and benefits through our Feel Good Programme, including:

• Lifestyle: Life assurance, income protection, pension, leisure travel insurance, electric car scheme, discounts, referral bonuses, season ticket loans.
• Physical: Private medical, virtual doctor, dental, health screening, cycle-to-work, eye care, flu vaccinations.
• Mental: Access to mental health professionals, employee assistance, Headspace and Thrive apps.
• Social: Yoga, parties, outdoor activities, celebrations, breaks.

Come and live your story with us

At The Bicester Collection, we value diversity and foster an inclusive culture where all perspectives are appreciated. Join us to thrive and feel a sense of belonging.