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We are now supporting our groups specialist client on an exciting recruitment drive as they continue to grow and recruit within their contracting team.
Job Responsibility:
Negotiate seasonal Group contract rates as well as Special Deals with suppliers
Identify 'must-have' hotels within a destination and contract where appropriate
Negotiate added-value deals and special offers
Advise on preferred partners in the relevant destinations, negotiate exclusive deals
Securing exclusive rates, inventory and conditions with a portfolio of hotels and ground services through negotiations and management of supplier relations
Achieving room night/revenue based targets through on-going monitoring and optimisation of the competitiveness of contracted rates and availability
Be the hotel expert of your assigned region, having in-depth knowledge and understanding of your markets
Constant monitoring of competitiveness of negotiated and contracted rates
Monitor usage of contracted allocations
Communicate destination information regarding peak dates, trade shows, visitor information
Requirements:
Experience as a contacts executive / working with groups
Fluent French speaker
Understanding French markets - its products and destinations
Influential & Negotiation skills
Proficient at evaluating and analysing data in order to determine and execute the necessary strategies needed to achieve growth
Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines