Skills:

Business Development, Negotiation, Teamwork, English

Job type:

Full-time

• Identify and target new potential and strategic partners.
• Build and tailor the right value proposition and product offering according to each partner needs.
• Work very closely with the Acquisition team to set-up the partner in our system and ensure effective and efficient conversion.
• Sign differentiation with existing partners Identify and target partners where there is potential business uplift via differentiated conditions tailored to each partner with a joint-value approach.
• Prioritize the hotels by the uplift potential value and work closely with commodity owner to align the approach externally.
• Understand the market landscape and trends to be able to present the right value proposition to the partner.
• Deep understanding of the SPA model (strategic partnership agreement) to be targeted as the ultimate differentiation.
• Negotiate differentiated conditions to ensure competitive advantages with key partners (Exclusive conditions, tailor contracting for key customers, SPA or SVC agreements, etc).
• Strategy implementation and delivery Implement and deploy the strategic plans agreed with the Regional Account developer Manager and aigned with the overall organizational goals and objectives.
• Work on strategic account planning by prioritising the right partner interactions at the right time.
• Deep understanding on customer needs, analyze competitor landscape and offerings as well as demand and potential conversion.
• Support the Ecosystem integration by tailoring the product offering to each partner's needs (Roiback, MKT products, Data, Insurance, etc).
• Product optimization via growth plans Understand the pipeline s potential and identify the key elements to improve the overall contracting quality that will drive the increase in conversion rate and materialize the hotel s or cluster's potential.
• Develop joint-plans with partners for long-term relationships.
• Identify key opportunities aligned with the partner s strategy to ensure growth (markets, lead times, volume growth in certain customer segments, etc).
• Collaboration Work very closely with the commodity, acquisition and differentiation teams towards mutual goals and objectives.
• Work closely with both teams on the transition of hotels and clusters to be moved to differentiated (strategic acquisitions, SPAs, etc)+.
• Work closely with the Direct channel specialists team to accelerate the Ecosystem deployment and new deals acquisition.
• Maintain close relationship with other account developer specialist to foster collaboration and best practice sharing.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure smooth operation (marketing, operations, commercial enablement hub, SPA specialists, commercial optimisation, competitiveness, etc).
• Tools & Processes adoption Ensure the usage and adoption levels of the company tools or processes agreed with team leader.
• Active participation in the usage of any new tool and process implemented as well as providing constructive feedback towards its constant improvement.
• Ensure continuity of the usage and adoption of tools and processes aligned with the company objectives.
• Collaborate with the decision on standarization across the region to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Seemless transition Ensuring smooth transition when transferring a product to the diffeerntiated teams.
• Avoid business disruptions in the promise delivery to maintian customer trust and satisfaction.
• Effective communication between initial team within commodity and the differentiated team to transfer all relevant knowledge, insights, contacts and any necessary documentation.
• Identify and mitigate any potential risk associated to the transition.
• External relationships Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including customers and hotel partners.
• Support and set an example in front of the teams on a hotel consultative selling approach towards our key partners.
• Direct involvement in the negotiations, optimisation and acquisition with key strategic accounts in their region.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences and trade shows.
• Requirements Capabilities: Market Expertise and Relationship Building: Demonstrate a deep understanding of the hotel landscape, build strong partnerships, and tailor solutions to meet individual hotel needs.
• Commercial Acumen and Negotiation Mastery: Master the negotiation process, structure optimal commercial agreements, and optimize the use of HBX' tools to drive business growth and profitability.
• Business Development and Planning: Identify new business opportunities, develop comprehensive business plans, and prioritize initiatives based on business fundamentals.
• Data-driven decision-making: Leverage data and insights to inform decision-making, optimize performance, and identify areas for improvement.
• Product and Revenue Management Expertise: Possess a deep understanding of Hotelbeds' product portfolio and hotel revenue management principles to optimize pricing and inventory strategies.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, sharing knowledge and aligning efforts to achieve common goals.
• Agility and Adaptability: Demonstrate the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, embrace change, and think creatively to overcome challenges.
• Experience: Previous experience in commercial roles with direct contact with clients.
• Previous experience in contracting and negotiation with customers.
• Excellent in English spoken and written.
• Account planning.
• Account Growth Plans.
• Qualifications Bachelor's or master s degree in business administration, Tourism Management or similar.
• Proficient level of English and any additional language would be a plus.
• You will have the opportunity to work for a company that is going through significant change in becoming the world s leading travel services provider. We are looking for people that are ready to ride the wave in this exciting journey.
• As well as an attractive benefits package you will be able to work: Within an innovative, engaging and multicultural environment.
• Have the opportunity to build strong and lasting business relationships and friendships from around the world.
• Have the opportunity in developing your career locally or within one of our beautiful working locations across the globe.

Skills:

Tableau, Salesforce, Negotiation

Job type:

Full-time

• Performance management of the team and individual and regional targets across key business objectives.
• Assist and coach SPA Specialists in dedicated team and support development of frontline teams to develop their individual & strategic market action plans for the year. Support team/colleagues market visits and overall high-level negotiations as required.
• Hold regular team meetings to review performance to plans / targets and provide sour ...
• Share Regional/ Global information, communications with the team to ensure clarity and transparency of purpose at all times.
• Provide opportunities for team members to learn and share with each other their wins, losses & market intelligence in order to learn from each other.
• Set and manage succession plans for key positions in the team both internally and externally.
• Hold regular individual 1-2-1 meetings with team members and provide regular, ongoing feedback, coaching and support to guide and assist with the achievement of their plans & targets.
• Optimise budget and deployment to maximise profitable returns from the region.
• Provide support with individual's personal development needs to assist them to grow their skills, abilities, and competencies.
• Accountability 2 Strategic Business Development 20% Partner closely with Regional Director and Head office SPA team to strategic plan and execute initiative to grow SPA performance.
• Developing a clear plan to drive and effectively implement new strategic partnership programs across all key destinations, demanded products and growth opportunities.
• Launch new HBX products in market and support teams to develop ecosystem value proposition specifically FFE and joint Roiback SPA partnerships.
• Champion the use of the available tools (Mitra, Maxi-rooms, Tableau, Salesforce (SRM), Accelerate) to assist in thinking and acting strategically to drive commercial outcomes.
• Ensure training and support is provided on all soft skills and available business intelligence tools to wider teams.
• Align the work of the team with the work of the local sales teams in line with company integration plans.
• Successfully lead the unification and integrations plans for HBX Group during the coming 12 months.
• Accountability 3 Account Management 15% Participate and attend industry events; key hotelier events & meetings that require Area leadership representation to raise the status of the HBX brand in the region.
• Manage key chain stake holder relationships with top 20% of hotels driving 85% of our business.
• Hold quarterly supplier market workshops promoting our business and driving supplier engagement across the destination.
• Develop deep internal stakeholder relationship to effectively leverage support of broader organization.
• Skills Proven ability to lead and mentor a team towards successful outcomes.
• 5 years or more in a senior sourcing role within APAC.
• Exceptional ability to lead and succeed in high level negotiations.
• Experienced leader with proven ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to build high performing, high achieving teams.
• Proven ability to build strong internal and external relationships with individuals and partners using an open and consultative approach.
• Highly developed communication (both verbal and written) and presentation skills.
• Ability to demonstrate & teach others a partnership approach to negotiation and sales.
• IT proficiency including good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (with particular focus on manipulating data via Excel pivot) and Internet technologies.
• Solid experience and commercial knowledge of the travel & hospitality industries, key competitors, industry issues and related technology.
• Understanding of hotel revenue management and pricing.
• Knowledge in dynamic pricing and channel manager connectivity.
• Experience in working with 3rd party suppliers.
• You will have the opportunity to work for a company that is going through significant change in becoming the world s leading travel services provider. We are looking for people that are ready to ride the wave in this exciting journey.
• As well as an attractive benefits package you will be able to work: Within an innovative, engaging and multicultural environment.
• Have the opportunity to build strong and lasting business relationships and friendships from around the world.
• Have the opportunity in developing your career locally or within one of our beautiful working locations across the globe.

Experience:

1 year required

Skills:

Enthusiastic, Work Well Under Pressure, Teamwork, English, Arabic

Job type:

Full-time

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Attend client queries through phone calls and emails, by being proactive, courteous, friendly, and helpful.
• Ensure that all client requests, issues and complaints are resolved promptly and accurately, per defined policies, guidelines, terms and conditions.
• Promote goodwill when dealing with clients and internal sales teams, to maintain good client relationship, achieve high level of client satisfaction, and retain client loyalty.
• Act and suggest on improvement opportunities identified during daily work.
• Qualifications Service oriented and interested in the function of customer service.
• 1+ year experience in hotel reservation, hotel receptionist or call center business. Fresh Graduate also welcome.
• Good spoken and written in English and Arabic.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skill and verbal / written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, driving for result and teamwork spirit.
• University graduate or recognized diploma in a field of Hospitality and Tourist or any related field.
• Work based in Bangkok, Thailand.
• Able to work in shifts.
• You will have the opportunity to work for a company that is going through significant change in becoming the world s leading travel services provider. We are looking for people that are ready to ride the wave in this exciting journey.
• As well as an attractive benefits package you will be able to work: Within an innovative, engaging and multicultural environment.
• Have the opportunity to build strong and lasting business relationships and friendships from around the world.
• Have the opportunity in developing your career locally or within one of our beautiful working locations across the globe.