Hotel Sourcing Specialist

Posted 6hrs ago

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Hotel sourcing specialist negotiating lodging and ground transportation procurement for airline clients. Managing RFPs, supplier data, market analysis, and crew feedback remotely.

Responsibilities:

  • Source hotels and collect market data for clients in 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 with hotel and ground transportation suppliers
  • Research hotel options and track data in Salesforce
  • Analyze market trends and conditions to secure favorable scenarios for airlines and hotel partners
  • Create destination presentations using Microsoft products and Adobe programs, demonstrating savings and meeting revenue goals
  • Schedule hotel site inspections domestically and internationally when required
  • Manage crewmember feedback for assigned accounts and address complaints and compliments within airline-specific SLAs
  • Perform additional duties according to business needs, including designated data protection or information assurance responsibilities

Requirements:

  • Fluency in English required
  • Fluency in Spanish or French is a plus
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Negotiation skills
  • Ability to multitask and work well under strict deadlines and in a 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 domestically and internationally
  • Organized self-starter able to work proactively and independently
  • No supervisory experience required; supervisory responsibility is none