Destination Manager – Hotels (UK), G2 Travel

G2 Travel are currently seeking a Destination Manager – Hotels (UK).

Key responsibilities:

1. Negotiate and contract a portfolio of hotels with exclusive group rates, allocation, conditions, and inventory.
2. Constant monitoring of competitiveness for negotiated contracts.
3. Meet company’s deadlines and KPI’s.
4. Be the company’s leading hotel expert of your assigned region having in-depth knowledge and understanding of your market and destination.
5. Build and maintain relationships with partners.
6. Develop and ensure good relations with peers – colleagues, sales reps and management, provide feedback and support when needed.
7. Monitor usage of contracted allocations.
8. Ensure fair/event files are kept up to date.
9. Represent G2 at trade shows and other events as and when required.
10. Work closely with counterparts in hotel reservations and assist in placing volume business (series), fam trips and VIP groups.
11. Exceptional negotiation skills with the ability to interact and influence at all levels of an organisation including hotel management and owners.
12. Strong commercial skills with a working knowledge of hotel distribution.
13. Driven to succeed with a professional ‘can do’ attitude and work ethic. Able to work to deadlines independently in a fast-paced environment.
14. Excellent written and verbal communication with robust verbal and written English.
15. Proficient at evaluating and analysing data to determine and execute the necessary strategies needed to achieve growth.
16. IT proficiency including good working knowledge of Microsoft office, excel.
17. Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, business, or a related field is highly preferred.
18. 3+ years of experience in hotel contracting or a similar role, must have performed hotel contracting for group/wholesale business.
19. Proven track record of negotiating competitive hotel contracts.
20. Strong understanding of the hospitality industry, including trends, dynamics, and pricing models.
21. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with hotel managers and other industry professionals.
22. 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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