Hotel Contracts Executive - Nordic Countries - Central London + Travel - £27k to £30k + Bonus + Benefits
A well established leading global Hotel Accommodation wholesaler company is looking for a new person to join their Hotel Contracts team. This person will be concentrating on the Nordic Countries, and whilst based in London, you will enjoy travelling on a regular basis to visit hotels within the Nordic countries, maintaining relations with an existing portfolio of hotels and at the same time looking to build new partnerships. So there is a good base already but you will also need to be proactive and develop the product.
You will be a bubbly, outgoing individual who knows how to negotiate and ideally be a graduate with some experience or knowledge of the Hotel / Hospitality / Leisure and Tourism industry.
SALARY ETC:
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£27k to £30k, depending on experience.
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Bonuses and benefits, as well as travel cost reimbursements and arrangements.
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City of London
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Permanent, full-time
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Hybrid working, as well as travel to Nordic Countries.
REQUIREMENTS:
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A graduate who has a bubbly and outgoing personality, with a passion for the Hotel/Hospitality/Leisure industry.
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Good basic maths skills, and knows how to negotiate
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Must be based in London/UK, with full right to work in the UK, and freedom and willing to travel frequently and build the business in the Nordic region.
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Very good communication skills and a professional written manner, who can organize themselves.
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Should be a real team player but also working on their own initiative and be good with deadlines.
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Proficient in English reading and writing (a Nordic language is a plus but not essential)
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Previous experience in Hospitality Industry or Sales will be considered as a plus
DUTIES TO INCLUDE:
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Negotiating contracted rates and availability with both existing and new hotels.
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Loading contracted rates and specials via the online contracting system.
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Maintaining and monitoring existing relationships with hotels with frequent visits and calls to hotel sales and revenue managers.
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Frequent visits and calls to hotel sales and revenue managers in the Nordic region.
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Establishing new partnerships with hotels that we do not currently work with.
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Analysing statistics and growth figures to drive forward Company profit and volume.
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Coordinating with Freesale, Sales, Reservations and Accounts teams to ensure a smooth working relationship.
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Achieving special promotions with individual hotels, rate amendments, overrides, setting sensible targets etc