Key Account Management - International Hotels

As an Account & Client Management professional at our esteemed organization, you will play a crucial role in the International Hotel Supply team, overseeing the supply for a vast array of prestigious hotels worldwide. Your primary responsibility will be to drive the on-boarding of new hotels within your assigned territory and generate revenue from acquired partners. Your key duties will include relationship and key account management, where you will connect with the top-level management of branded and independent hotels. Additionally, you will be tasked with managing key chain hotels, ensuring sustainable performance at a unit level, and collaborating with partners to provide expertise and recommendations based on industry best practices. In order to drive growth for units, you will be required to develop business plans to achieve revenue goals, maintain optimal inventory levels, and ensure rate competitiveness across various platforms. Data analysis and reporting will also be a crucial aspect of your role, involving the establishment of supplier relationships, training partner hotels, reviewing production reports, and executing market site visits. Furthermore, your negotiation skills will be put to the test as you network, initiate deals, and close agreements with our partners. You will also strategize to enhance the marketability of partner hotels, ultimately aiding them in meeting customer needs and expanding their businesses. To excel in this role, you should hold an MBA from a reputable institute and possess 2 to 4 years of experience in sales, account management, contracting, and relationship management. Ideally, you should have a background in the internet/e-commerce industry and strong analytical skills. Your ability to work under pressure, coupled with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, will be essential in building strong partnerships and thriving in a competitive environment. Key success factors for this role include a mindset focused on Return on Investment, strong communication and influencing skills, high energy levels, and proficiency in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. Additionally, you should be a team player with a positive attitude and adept stakeholder management skills. In terms of specific requirements, travel, vehicle, and work permit may be necessary. Details regarding contract types, time constraints, compliance-related matters, and union affiliation will also be important considerations in this role.,