Contract Negotiator

Corpay; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust PTO offerings

401k enrollment

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

Job summary

Corpay is hiring a Contract Negotiator for its Lodging line of business in Wichita, KS. You will negotiate hotel contracts and drive savings for the CLC customer base, which includes Rail, Trucking, Air, Crew, Retail, and Management travelers.

The role reports to the Hotel Network Manager and involves office-based responsibilities with formal training. Responsibilities include completing negotiations per CLC policies, communicating with clients and hotels, and analyzing market trends to maximize

Qualifications

• College degree preferred or 1-3 years previous related experience
• Previous hotel/lodging experience and/or training is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate successfully with short notice and firm deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve at a high level through critical thinking
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and deliver superior service with a high degree of accuracy
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and navigating the internet
• Excellent personal interaction, communication, and phone skills along with a high degree of initiative, personal responsibility, ownership, and commitment to providing the highest level of customer service
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits available the 1 st month after hire
• Automatic enrollment into our 401k plan (subject to eligibility requirements)
• Virtual fitness classes offered company-wide
• Robust PTO offerings including: major holidays, vacation, sick, personal, & volunteer time
• Employee discounts with major providers (i.e. wireless, gym, car rental, etc.)
• Philanthropic support with both local and national organizations
• Fun culture with company-wide contests and prizes

Responsibilities

• Completing negotiations on all requests based on CLC policies and procedures
• Utilizing decision-making skills to find hotel options that fit client savings guidelines
• Effectively communicating with internal clients and contracted hotels via phone and email to ensure consistency with CLC and Corpay policies
• Identifying trends and opportunities for client savings and potential market consolidation
• Possessing the ability to analyze historical hotel rate and volume history by hotel and market area to ensure competitive pricing structures
• Exhibiting and utilizing knowledge of the hotel industry and regional markets associated with clients
• Identifying and resolving client and hotel issues daily
• Responsible for meeting or exceeding all client savings expectations
• Collaborating with internal account management teams and offering long-term solutions to ensure network consolidation for our clients
• Responsible for all other duties assigned as needed

Skills

Negotiation skills

Hotel industry knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Education

College degree / 1-3 years related experience

Job description

Corpay is currently looking to hire a Contract Negotiator within our CLC division. This position falls under our Lodging line of business and is located in Wichita, KS. In this role, you will be responsible for performing daily activities as assigned within the Customer Focus Group (CFG). The purpose of the CFG is to negotiate hotel contracts and drive savings for the CLC customer base. The customer base includes Rail, Trucking, Air, Crew, Retail, and Management type travelers. You will report directly to the Hotel Network Manager.

How We Work

As a Contract Negotiator you will be expected to work in an office environment. Corpay will set you up for success by providing:

• Assigned workspace in Wichita, KS
• Formal, hands-on training

Role Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the role will include:

• Completing negotiations on all requests based on CLC policies and procedures
• Utilizing decision-making skills to find hotel options that fit client savings guidelines
• Effectively communicating with internal clients and contracted hotels via phone and email to ensure consistency with CLC and Corpay policies
• Identifying trends and opportunities for client savings and potential market consolidation
• Possessing the ability to analyze historical hotel rate and volume history by hotel and market area to ensure competitive pricing structures
• Exhibiting and utilizing knowledge of the hotel industry and regional markets associated with clients
• Identifying and resolving client and hotel issues daily
• Responsible for meeting or exceeding all client savings expectations
• Collaborating with internal account management teams and offering long-term solutions to ensure network consolidation for our clients
• Responsible for all other duties assigned as needed

Qualifications & Skills

• College degree preferred or 1-3 years previous related experience
• Previous hotel/lodging experience and/or training is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate successfully with short notice and firm deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve at a high level through critical thinking
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and deliver superior service with a high degree of accuracy
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and navigating the internet
• Excellent personal interaction, communication, and phone skills along with a high degree of initiative, personal responsibility, ownership, and commitment to providing the highest level of customer service
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits available the 1 st month after hire
• Automatic enrollment into our 401k plan (subject to eligibility requirements)
• Virtual fitness classes offered company-wide
• Robust PTO offerings including: major holidays, vacation, sick, personal, & volunteer time
• Employee discounts with major providers (i.e. wireless, gym, car rental, etc.)
• Philanthropic support with both local and national organizations
• Fun culture with company-wide contests and prizes

About Corpay

Corpay is a global technology organization that is leading the future of commercial payments with a culture of innovation that drives us to constantly create new and better ways to pay. Our specialized payment solutions help businesses control, simplify, and secure payment for fuel, general payables, toll and lodging expenses. Millions of people in over 80 countries around the world use our solutions for their payments.

At Corpay, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where employees are valued for their diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion strengthen our teams, drive innovation, and support our continued success globally.

As part of our hiring process, offers of employment may be subject to the successful completion of pre-employment screening conducted by an authorized third-party provider, in accordance with applicable laws and Corpay policies. Screening requirements may include employment references, identity verification, criminal record checks, financial or sanctions screening, and other background checks relevant to the role and permitted by local law.

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