Product Executive (Groups)

*This role can be also based in Palma de Mallorca, London, or Edinburgh.

Who are WebBeds?

WebBeds is the fastest growing and most significant accommodation supplier to the travel industry. We are a global company offering ground services (hotels, transfers, tours, activities) to travel professionals. Our products help our partners and customers to create amazing Travel experiences.

Our Products range from a Retail Online platform, Integration Connectivity hub and distribution APIs to name but a few and our systems are 100% cloud hosted processing up to 5.0bn search requests daily. We deliver amazing outcomes using leading edge technology through innovative and creative thinking.

WebBeds is a subsidiary of Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) – an ASX 200 listed company operating a global digital travel business.

What makes us stand out?

• We are a wholesale global travel organization
• We have 1500+ people speaking 50+ languages in 120+ cites across 50+ countries
• We partner with over 430,000 properties in more than 15,000 destinations
• We work with more than 44,000 travel companies in 139 source markets
• We have an amazing Technology team focused on delivering valuable outcomes using innovative tech and creative & lateral thinking

In this role you will:

Build relations with key hotels in Europe to assist to place ad-hoc and series group bookings, according to the market requirements. Negotiate the best possible rates and T&C with the hotels in order to maximize margins. Undertake purchasing tasks for the Sales, the Key Accounts Team and the Operations Departments, in order to meet our clients’ requirements and deadlines. Toprovide administration support to the Product Team as required.

Key elements to this role include, but not limited to:

• To place qualified group requests passed to Product by members of Sales and Key Account teams and to ensure that the right product has been offered at the best possible rates and conditions.
• To send options, confirmations (and also amendments and cancellations if needed) out to suppliers and follow-up where necessary, ensuring paperwork accurately reflects requirements.
• To ensure maximum usage of allocation and RU space is being implemented where relevant.
• Attending Fam trips, networking events and trade shows in order to enhance existing supplier relationships as well as create new relationships.
• Attending supplier meetings face to face where appropriate.
• To understand the needs of the clients and the markets in which the company is operating, obtaining this information through trainings and discussions with colleagues.
• To maintain and improve good relations with key hotels.
• To negotiate ad-hoc group rates with contracted and non-contracted suppliers in key locations, in conjunction with the Regional Contracts Manager for the area.
• To negotiate and book space to be sold for events where the department is pro-actively promoting a date for group travel, or a series, and to manage this space.
• To assist other departments within the Company when required.

The skills we would love to see in your suitcase!

• A solid knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Well-developed written and verbal communication
• Highly accurate with an excellence attention to detail
• Fluent in English
• Professional approach to work
• Approachable and positive individual with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to make decision and to work on own initiative and in team
• Be a team player and support your colleagues
• Fluency in French is preferred.
• Previous experience in negotiation preferred but not essential.

Why choose us as your next destination?

We are super proud of our dedicated team of friendly, energetic & passionate professionals. Our people are key to the success of our business & everybody at WebBeds has their own unique role to play as we continue to drive the company forward.

Over 50 different languages are spoken by our workforce, but whether working from offices in Dubai or London or out in the field in Johannesburg or Buenos Aires, we all share the common goal to take pride in what we do & to deliver our partners with unbeatable service & support.

• International highly skilled group of experts from all around the globe
• Dynamic environment with the chance to grow, influence & impact change
• Disruptive, fast-growing market leader within travel & endless possibilities
• Culture built on collaboration empowerment and innovation

Find out more about the WebBeds business at www.webbeds.com-#LI-Hybrid