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As the Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for contracting in Chicago and Washington, D.C., so experience in this region is essential. You will provide contracting and marketing services, source new providers for WebBeds, and account-manage existing suppliers. The role is ideally based in the Chicago, IL area.
Job Responsibility:
Provide contracts and marketing services by sourcing new providers for The Company to work with and account for managing existing providers of The Company
Generate revenue by achieving contracting targets and exploring new business opportunities in accordance with the guidelines, standards, and strategies of the company in the assigned area
Work closely with the Regional Director, contracting to ensure that revenue from the designated territory meets or exceeds the planned budget
Propose and implement a contracting strategy within the territory in conjunction with management and in accordance with overall company goals
Generate business from direct contracts
Conclusion of new hotel contracts in the Area, ensuring that existing and new contract targets are met and maintaining/growing production
Perform frequent contracting trips to all areas within the territory and resolve all contracting-related issues (including sales, pricing, operations, IT, and credit control), internally with other departments (customer service, reservations, and the finance department), and externally with suppliers
Analyse market trends and identify new streams of business for revenue generation
Representing the territory at internal meetings and the company at trade shows as required
Extended business travel as required
Reporting to senior management as required
Requirements:
Strong negotiation skills, pro-active, dynamic, passionate, and a team player
Solid experience in negotiating agreements and closing terms and conditions with suppliers
Able to develop and maintain strong and trusting relationships with hoteliers
Stakeholder management skills
Contracting experience with the tourism industry
established relationships in the specific market
Highly accurate with excellent attention to detail
Strong Commercial awareness
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong cultural versatility and empathy
Well-developed verbal, and written communication and presentation skills
Able to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines
A solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook