Contracting Manager

Company Description

K. BADOUVAS S.A., established in 1972, is a Greek privately owned Group of Companies based in Heraklion-Crete. With 52 years of experience, the company operates in multiple segments of the travel industry and comprises various companies that complement each other to provide complete and unique solutions for partners’ operations in Greece. Our partners benefit from the synergistic effect of our Group, allowing us to deliver the highest quality services at the most competitive rates, while retaining personal service for both partners and mutual customers.

Key Responsibilities

·        Contracting Knowledge: Negotiation of favorable terms with hotel partners, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements, scouting of hotels, finding new cooperation opportunities

• Product Knowledge: Develop a solid understanding of vacation rentals and property management services across European markets.
• Professional Relationships with hotels and partners: Build and maintain strong relationships with hoteliers and clients, offering continuous support throughout the contracting cycle.
• Objection Handling: Address concerns and objections with professionalism, offering tailored solutions.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit monthly and annual contracting reports and performance reviews.
• Market Research: Monitor industry trends, competitors, and market conditions to identify new business opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in contracting (sales), or a customer-facing role.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with European vacation planning and the property management industry is a plus.
• Self-driven, goal-oriented, team player and capable of working independently.
• Knowledge of NS program advantage, very good knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and ERP systems
• Fluency in English, Greek
• Willingness to travel as required.

What We Offer

• Full-time, year-round employment
• Competitive salary package
• A professional and collaborative working environment
• Continuous professional development (training, workshops, certifications, etc.)

📩 Interested candidates can send their CV to:

career@cretanholidays.gr

• All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality.