G2 Travel are currently seeking a Destination Manager – Hotels (Ireland).
Key responsibilities:
* Negotiate and contract a portfolio of hotels with exclusive group rates, allocation, conditions, and inventory.
* Constant monitoring of competitiveness for negotiated contracts.
* Meet company’s deadlines and KPI’s.
* Be the company’s leading hotel expert of your assigned region having in-depth knowledge and understanding of your market and destination.
* Build and maintain relationships with partners.
* Develop and ensure good relations with peers – colleagues, sales reps and management, provide feedback and support when needed.
* Monitor usage of contracted allocations.
* Ensure fair/event files are kept up to date.
* Represent G2 at trade shows and other events as and when required.
* Work closely with counterparts in hotel reservations and assist in placing volume business (series), fam trips and VIP groups.
* Give regular feedback on progress and performance of your region to Regional Manager through meetings, emails, or monthly reports.
* Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, business, or a related field is highly preferred.
* 3+ years of experience in hotel contracting or a similar role, must have performed hotel contracting for group/wholesale business.
* Proven track record of negotiating competitive hotel contracts.
* Strong understanding of the hospitality industry, including trends, dynamics, and pricing models.
* Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with hotel managers and other industry professionals.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software programs.
About G2 Travel:G2 Travel is a dynamic, service-driven wholesale tour operator offering a range of solutions for group travel and online FIT distribution across the globe.
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