Job Description
Contracts Manager - Travel - Manchester / Hybrid - Up to £45,000. A fantastic opportunity to join this award winning and well-established travel business in the capacity of a hotel contractor.
Contracts Manager Responsibilities
* Reduce dependency on bed banks and third parties through the engagement and contracting of hotels to secure the best possible rates and deals to deliver value to the customers.
* Onboard new hotels from contracting to activation on the companies platform.
* Maintain mutually beneficial relationships with key stakeholders and consistently monitor product quality.
* Securing exclusive added value with key partners.
* Resolve any standard or service level issues with suppliers.
* Work cross functionally to support the stimulation of growth in bookings, room nights and revenue.
Contracts Manager Skills Required
* Prior experience of hotel contracting / purchasing gained in the travel industry,
* An understanding of the technology available to support hotel contracting and the systems / processes to contract efficiently.
* Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
* IT Literate and able to use Word, Excel etc.
Contracts Manager Additional Details
* A basic salary up to £45,000 per annum depending on experience
* Once settle into the business (around 12 weeks) the role cal be hybrid (3 in and 2 out) but in those earlier weeks it is expected to be in the office 4-5 days a week whilst learning systems, processes, different teams etc.
* Fantastic benefits, culture and opportunities for progression.