We are looking for candidates with solid experience in hotel contracting and the tourism industry, preferably with experience in DMC / Tour Operator / Travel Company.
Key Responsibilities:
Hotel contracting and supplier negotiations.
Negotiating rates, allotments, cancellation policies, meal plans, room types, and special offers.
Maintaining strong relationships with hotels and suppliers.
Monitoring market rates and competitors.
Managing and expanding the hotel portfolio.
Following up on contracts, rates, availability, and system loading.
Coordinating with Product, Operations, Sales, Reservations, Revenue, and Finance teams.
Monitoring hotel production, profitability, and room nights.
Supporting the development of new hotels, destinations, and tourism products.
Requirements
Requirements:
4+ years of relevant experience in tourism/hotel contracting.
Strong knowledge of the hotel and travel market.
Strong negotiation and communication skills.
Good commercial and analytical skills.
Experience with contracting systems/hotel extranets is a plus.
Good command of English.
Experience in the Saudi/GCC tourism market is preferred.