Hotel Contract Specialist

Are you an individual who thrives in high-pressure situations and finds fulfillment in a dynamic and demanding professional environment? If so, we are excited to present an exceptional opportunity tailor-made for you!

Position Summary:

We are currently seeking a dedicated Hotel Contract Specialist to spearhead the contracting and sourcing of hotel and venue agreements. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in negotiating with hotels and venues to cultivate and sustain robust business partnerships. Your responsibilities will encompass securing hotel room blocks, orchestrating hotel/venue function spaces for reservations and events, and collaborating seamlessly with hotels, clients, our in-house operations team, and venues to adeptly manage the agreements on their behalf.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting proficient phone and written negotiations with both clients and hotels.
• Demonstrating a comprehensive grasp of the hotel contracting process, exhibiting the ability to independently negotiate hotel contracts with the utmost efficacy.
• Employing web research methodologies to identify suitable properties, conducting evaluations of social media outcomes and reputation assessments before presenting potential options to clients.
• Establishing meticulous contracts for hotel reservations across a spectrum of national and global events.
• Engaging with established and potential clients in a professional capacity.
• Drafting contracts tailored to diverse client requirements while upholding the highest standards of terms, conditions, and operational efficiency.
• Cultivating enduring relationships and fostering rapport with prominent hotel chains on both a national and international scale, effectively securing favorable conditions and rates for our esteemed clients.
• Nurturing relationships with hotels and convention support teams through active participation in pertinent business events.
• Elevating and sustaining our affiliations with Convention and Visitors Authorities, in addition to National Hotel Chain sales offices, thereby playing a pivotal role in navigating shifts in the national and international hospitality landscape to the ultimate advantage of our clients and corporate objectives.
• Proficiency in constructing reports and providing necessary upward reporting as dictated by circumstances.
• Assumption of accountability to internal management as well as clients, ensuring utmost transparency and commitment to delivering excellence.
• Cultivating a robust collaborative dynamic with the internal Travel Department, particularly concerning specific ad hoc accounts.
• Execution of all duties deemed essential for the seamless functioning and triumphant outcomes of our operations.

If you possess a penchant for thriving within challenging scenarios and are poised to make an indelible impact, we encourage you to embrace this opportunity and submit your application. Join us in driving the success of our enterprise while redefining excellence within the hospitality contracting domain. Your expertise will be pivotal in shaping the trajectory of our growth and influence.

Salary: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 DOE.

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

• Strong people skills with the ability to relate to employee and guest situations
• Negotiation skills for contracting and maintaining business relationships
• Established experience and reputation in Hotel / Hospitality Fields
• Creative problem solving with the ability to anticipate, recognize, evaluate and resolve potential difficulties.
• Proven ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be computer literate
• Dependability and able to work independently
• Professional manner and interpersonal skills
• Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral forms
• Ability to calculate figures for discounts, interests and commissions. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to understand financial statements and budgets.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Word and Excel)
• Initiative, strong work ethic, & ownership of work