Supplier Partnership Manager Required for this global travel consortia to work with their head of accommodation. The role is homebased, a background working for a TMC or hotel group, knowledge of Lanyon/Cvent is a must and experience managing the RFP process. GDS knowledge is also required. Salary up to £45k plus great benefits.
Supplier Partnership Managers duties
* The overall purpose of the job is to manage and maintain relationships with accommodation partners
* Sell the Global Accommodation Programme and marketing packages to new and existing accommodation providers and hotel suppliers.
* Manage the RFP process via Lanyon/ Cvent for the Global Accommodation Programme and handle supplier partner queries.
* Support the annual RFP process in contracting over 60,000 properties.
* Monitor the GDS rate loadings for the Global Accommodation Programme.
* Meet with existing supplier partners offering regular account management meetings and looking at how to maximise existing partnerships.
* Run regular reports from an online system to better manage supplier relationships and accounts.
* Collate reports and stats from supplier partners.
* Be responsible for supplier partner invoicing processes.
* Attend regular events to network with existing and new partners.
Supplier Partnership Managers skills required
* Excellent experience working with Lanyon/Cvent - This is a must
* Background in a similar role working for a TMC or hotel group
* Experience of managing the RFP process
* Ideally GDS knowledge
* Experience with face to face meetings
* People person, friendly with a can do attitude
* Able to attend events
Additional information
* Benefits include Private medical, 25 days leave, pension, contribution to a gym membership, ability to buy an extra 5 days holidays, birthday off, volunteering day, travel discounts, eye tests, life assurance.
* Paying up to £45k plus bonus
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please apply online of send your cv to harri@candm.co.uk