Account Executive - Bangalore

Booking Holdings, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Product discounts

Travel opportunities

Global exposure

Job summary

Booking.com in Bengaluru seeks an enthusiastic partner support specialist who will be the first contact for accommodation partners in the region. You will nurture relationships, resolve escalations, and identify opportunities to improve pricing and availability.

You will explain Booking.com products to partners, coordinate events and workshops, and travel up to 25% as needed. The role requires strong communication, proactivity, and the ability to work hybrid with 40% in-office time.

Qualifications

• Experience in partner relations or account management is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.
• Ability to influence partners over the phone and email.
• Strong analytical and accuracy-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Fully own a portfolio of accommodation partners and be their first contact.
• Pro-active communication via telephone and internal messaging to grow business.
• Manage partner relationships with regular performance discussions.
• Explain Booking.com products and benefits to partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve pricing and availability.
• Identify new partner leads for follow-up.
• Handle customer service escalations for the portfolio efficiently.
• Assist with partner events, workshops, and webinars.

Skills

Solution oriented

Strong work ethic

Proactive

Time management

Communication skills

Influencing partners

Attention to detail

English language

Hybrid work

Travel willingness

Job description

About Us: At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We’re the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

Key Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Pro-active communication with partners in the region by telephone and by internal messaging to assist with the development of Booking.com’s business.

• Responsible for a portfolio of partners, the first point of contact, answering questions and following up when needed.

• Responsible for maintaining a stable relationship with the accommodation partners (i.e. frequent performance calls and contact to ensure they offer our customers the best availability and competitive pricing) at property level.

• Be knowledgeable on Booking.com’s products so that their benefits and usage can be explained to Partners.

• Identify opportunities for partners that will help improve Booking.com’s business by using its internal segmentation to prioritise.

• Identify new potential partner leads and pass these leads on for further follow up.

• Responsible for taking Customer Service escalations which relate to their managed portfolio and solving these in the most efficient manner for the business, partner and customer.

• Support the organization of events, such as workshops and webinars, for partners. Also expected to attend and participate in the partner events for their managed portfolio.

Communications with Key Stakeholders:

• Accommodation partners

• Account Managers

Years of relevant Job Knowledge:

• Broad Job Knowledge (1 - 3 years)

Qualifications & Skills:

• Solution oriented and results driven

• Strong work ethic; self-directed and resourceful

• Proactive, flexible and capable of working independently as well as working in a team

• Ability to prioritise own workload and efficiently manage their time

• Strong and engaging communication skills

• Ability to influence partners over the phone to implement suggestions

• Eye for accuracy and ability to be analytical

• Language: English written and verbal

• Hybrid work arrangements - 40% in the office a week

• Travel for work for up to 25% of the time

• This role does not support relocation nor work visa sponsorship

Benefits & Perks - Global Impact, Personal Relevance:

Booking.com’s Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well unique-to-Booking.com benefits which include:

• Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave

• Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country)

• Industry leading product discounts - up to €1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit

Inclusion at Booking.com:

Inclusion has been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations.

Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: "At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn't just build an outstanding workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It's a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech."

We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Application Process:

• Let’s go places together: How we Hire

• The general recruitment process may entail: a phone discussion with the recruiter and business interviews

• This role does not come with relocation assistance.

Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.

Pre-Employment Screening

If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.