Hotel Sourcing Specialist

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Hotel sourcing specialist procuring hotels and ground transportation for airline clients at API. Negotiating supplier contracts, analyzing markets, and managing crew feedback remotely.

Responsibilities:

  • Actively manage hotel and ground transportation procurement processes for clients
  • Source hotels and collect market data for key destinations
  • Collect hotel names, addresses, contact information, and star ratings using internal databases and internet sources
  • Manage RFP/RFI processes through API’s JET platform to secure and negotiate rates, concessions, and contract terms
  • Research hotel options and track data in Salesforce
  • Analyze market trends and conditions to secure optimal scenarios for airline and hotel partners
  • Create detailed destination presentations using Microsoft products and Adobe programs to demonstrate savings and meet revenue goals
  • Schedule domestic and international hotel site inspections when required
  • Manage crewmember feedback through the online portal and address complaints or compliments within contracted SLAs

Requirements:

  • Fluency in English required
  • Fluency in Spanish or French is a plus
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Negotiation skills
  • Able to multitask and work well under strict deadlines and fast-paced environment
  • Skilled at managing processes
  • Ability to positively present API in supplier-facing situations
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work with and understand diverse cultures here and abroad
  • Organized self-starter able to work proactively and independently
  • Experience or proficiency with Salesforce, Microsoft products, Adobe programs, and internet/internal databases is required by the described duties