Hotel Sourcing Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Identify and source hotels while gathering market data for clients in important destinations.

• Gather hotel details including names, addresses, key contact information, and star ratings utilizing internal databases and online resources.

• Oversee the RFP/RFI process via API’s JET platform.

• Negotiate rates, special concessions, and contract terms with hotel and ground transportation providers.

• Investigate hotel alternatives and maintain collected information in Salesforce.

• Evaluate market trends and conditions to secure optimal scenarios for airline and hotel partners.

• Develop comprehensive destination presentations using Microsoft applications and Adobe software.

• Showcase savings and achieve revenue targets within set deadlines.

• Coordinate domestic and international hotel site inspections as necessary.

• Manage crew member feedback through the online portal for assigned accounts.

• Handle complaints and compliments in accordance with airline-specific contracted service level agreements (SLAs).

• Execute additional responsibilities as needed, including designated data protection or information assurance duties.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficient in English is mandatory.

• Proficiency in Spanish or French is advantageous.

• Strong problem-solving abilities.

• Detail-oriented approach.

• Excellent negotiation skills.

• Capable of multitasking and thriving under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Competent in managing processes effectively.

• Ability to positively represent API in supplier-facing scenarios.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Capacity to engage with and understand diverse cultures both domestically and internationally.

• Organized self-starter with the ability to work proactively and independently.

• Minimal travel requirements.

• Full-time availability from Monday to Friday during standard core business hours.

• Proficient in operating computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

🏝️ Benefits

• Completely remote work opportunity.

• Full-time position from Monday to Friday during standard core business hours.

• Overtime may be required.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment and protection against discrimination.