I came accross this job posting this morning. It isnt for me but might be for someone on this board....
Hotel Contracts Assistant, Eastern Med/ Africa, based Madrid
Industry Sector:UnspecifiedJob Term:PermanentCountry:EuropeCounty:UnspecifiedTown:UnspecifiedLocation:MadridHome Based:No Salary Description: + Exc Bens An urgent and great opportunity has arisen within a large online travel company based in Madrid for a fluent French speaker. As a Hotel contracts assistant you will assist hotel contractors on a daily basis with all administration duties. This is an exceptional role for someone who would like to pursue a career within travel or hotel contracting.
As an Hotel Contracts Assistant you will undertake various responsibilities including:
- This position involves frequent interaction with the hotel
contractors and Regional Managers on a daily basis.
- Daily interactions shall include communications with other internal
departments
- Support Hotel Contractors in managing negotiated inventory blocks,
rates and administration.
- Loading renewals and follow up on renewal status
- Following up on inventory shortages
- Welcome calls in coordination with the market manager.
- Rate Competitive spot checks.
- In depth market information research
- Create or update Excel rate sheets with rate data.
- Support market managers in managing negotiated inventory blocks and
rates so as to ensure accuracy of data and consistent supply
as well as load new and renewal contracts.
- Implement room restrictions
- Use Excel spreadsheet to calculate hotel pricing and promotions.
- Transfer Excel pricing to in-house database.
- Proof own work.
- Meet hoteliers on occasions.
To apply for the role as a Hotel Contracts Assistant you will have the following skills:
- The successful candidate will have strong organization, communication, and people skills and will also be a team player
- High school degree required, College degree preferred or related work experience.
- Good phone and people skills. Previous client contact face to face would be great.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and usage of the Internet.
- Fluency in French, essential, Spanish would be advantageous.
- Previous experience in travel or hotels, preferably in a similar role but not essential.
- Strong administration
- An understanding of hotel, rate or contracts would be a distinct advantage
This is a fantastic way to enter the world of contracting and one not to be missed. They would consider applicants from all over the world looking to relocate to Spain.
Please send your CV urgently for the attention of Marie Moore
Job Ref: 10403 Start Date: ASAP Contact Details: New FrontiersFax: 0845 458 8635
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