Travel Contracts Manager for Ireland
We are seeking an experienced Travel Contracts Manager to join our team in Dublin, Ireland. This role requires a strong focus on developing partnerships with key service suppliers across Ireland.
The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of Ireland as a destination and experience in the Irish group travel or hotel sales industry. They will be responsible for negotiating competitive rates with hotels and accommodation/service providers for clients both regular and ad-hoc visitors.
* Nurturing successful collaborations with hotel and other service providers
* Travelling by car to meet potential partners and find new accommodation options
* Regularly visiting existing properties/hotels to contract group allocations and negotiate tour series terms for clients
* Maintaining up-to-date industry knowledge via research and site visits
* Developing a buying strategy for Ireland
* Coordinating series placements and confirming details and spaces internally, respecting client budgets and locations
* Tracking cancellation deadlines, fulfillment of allocations, and risk of overbookings
Key Responsibilities:
* Contract negotiation with hotels and service providers
* Accommodation option sourcing and selection
* Client relationship management
* Market research and analysis
* Team collaboration and communication
Requirements:
* Experience in Irish group travel or hotel sales industry
* Extensive knowledge of Ireland as a destination
* Ability to work under pressure
* Positive and professional communication skills
* Ability to work collaboratively and independently
This is a hybrid working opportunity available in Dublin, Ireland. If you are a motivated and experienced Travel Contracts Manager looking for a new challenge, please apply using our preferred format at French Selection's website.