Contracts Manager (German speaker), Vamonos Recruitment

Ukinbound; City of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tour operator is seeking a Hotel Contracts Manager to expand their contracting team. You will negotiate rates, manage supplier relationships, and analyze market opportunities. The ideal candidate must have three years of experience in travel procurement and be fluent in both German and English. This position is based in the City of London and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Must speak and write German and English at a high working proficiency level.
• At least three years of contracting experience in travel or tourism.
• Strong understanding of supply allocation.

Responsibilities

• Manage an allocated area, contracting hotels and accommodation providers.
• Negotiate rates and maintain relationships with partners.
• Analyze market trends and report on business performance.

Skills

German proficiency

English proficiency

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Overview

Vamonos Recruitment is delighted to work with a leading tour operator and accommodation specialist. They are looking to grow their contracting and procurement team and are searching for a German speaker who is an experienced negotiator and hotel contracts manager.

Key responsibilities

• Managing an allocated area (Germany-specific areas to be discussed), contracting hotels and accommodation providers.
• Negotiating preferential rates and market rate competitive prices.
• Managing relationships with partners and suppliers, ensuring strong relationships are built for tight business relationships.
• Analysing market trends and research designated areas for new opportunities.
• Managing allocations of supply, reporting on business performance and working closely with the rest of the contracting team across Europe.
• You must speak and write German and English to a high working proficiency level.
• Have at least three years of contracting experience within the travel and tourism industry.
• Understand supply allocation.
• Deep understanding of the travel and accommodation market.
• Analytical mindset and capable of evaluating market trends and performance data.
• Strong interpersonal and written skills for liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• You must speak and write German and English to a high working proficiency level.
• Have at least three years of contracting experience within the travel and tourism industry.
• Understand supply allocation.
• Deep understanding of the travel and accommodation market.
• Analytical mindset and capable of evaluating market trends and performance data.
• Strong interpersonal and written skills for liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

How to apply

How to apply: please get in touch with Debbie for further information.