Account Manager – Travel 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 40k plus great benefits.

Account Manager – Travel 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.

Account Manager – Travel 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

Paying £35-45k DOE plus performance related bonus. 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 and life assurance.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please apply online of send your cv to harri@candm.co.uk

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