Market Manager

In this Role, you'll get to:

• Build strong supplier relationships and convincingly explain the strategic benefits of the Priceline and Agoda programs to grow bookings, revenues and gross profit in assigned portfolio
• Suggest business solutions, based on data, to maximize Priceline and Agoda accommodation availability, content competitiveness and business growth for hotel partners
• Evaluate existing partnerships and determine actions to optimize performance
• Conduct ongoing reviews of production with participating hotels and continually present strategic recommendations using a consultative approach to optimize hotel conversion and assist partner hotels in maximizing their RevPAR via Priceline and Agoda products
• Identify, prioritize, negotiate, contract and onboard non-participatory hotels, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.
• Formulate project ideas, determine where opportunity exists and implement new approaches.
• Work in a data-driven environment
• Research and troubleshoot rate and availability issues preventing hotels from maximizing booking performance; e.g., problems with connectivity, rate mapping, extranet management, etc.
• Train and inform hotel partners on Agoda technologies, tools and models
• Use out-of-the-box thinking to develop and implement solutions to unique challenges
• Prepare presentations and materials
• Manage regular weekly/monthly supplier and internal reports

What you'll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, in any relevant field
• Three years' experience in hotel or travel industry, especially OTA channels preferred, but not necessary
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal skills & ability to influence external / internal stakeholders
• Success in acquiring, mentoring & building long term customer relationships
• Ability to creatively "think on the fly" when negotiating with hotel partners
• A team player with a professional "get it done" attitude and work ethic
• Strong prioritization and planning skills; must be comfortable making trade-offs vs. trying to get it all done
• Strong strategic and data analysis skills
• Curiosity and an experimentation mindset
• Solutions-oriented
• Comfortable in two-way feedback culture
• Adapts well to and is energized by change

There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. In addition to a competitive base salary, certain roles may be eligible for an annual bonus and/or equity grant.

The salary range for this position is $80,000-$95,000 USD

Who we are

WE ARE PRICELINE.

Our success as one of the biggest players in online travel is all thanks to our incredible, dedicated team of talented employees. Priceliners are focused on being the best travel deal makers in the world, motivated by our passion to help everyone experience the moments that matter most in their lives. Whether it's a dream vacation, your cousin's graduation, or your best friend's wedding - we make travel affordable and accessible to our customers.

Our culture is unique and inspiring (that's what our employees tell us). We're a grown-up, startup. We deliver the excitement of a new venture, without the struggles and chaos that can come with a business that hasn't stabilized.

We're on the cutting edge of innovative technologies. We keep the customer at the center of all that we do. Our ability to meet their needs relies on the strength of a workforce as diverse as the customers we serve. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration.

Priceline is part of the Booking Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKNG) family of companies, a highly profitable global online travel company with a market capitalization of over $80 billion. Our sister companies include Booking.com, BookingGo, Agoda, Kayak and OpenTable.

If you want to be part of something truly special, check us out!

Flexible work at Priceline

When we return to the office we will be in a fully flex mode, meaning you decide when to come to the office when it makes sense for you to do so - no minimum number of days in the office. Until then we are all working from home and will return to our flex mode when it is safe to do so.

Diversity and Inclusion are a Big Deal!

To be the best travel dealmakers in the world, it's important we have a workforce that reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to cultivating a culture where all employees have the freedom to bring their individual perspectives, life experiences, and passion to work.

Priceline is a proud equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate the unique lenses through which our employees see the world. We'd love you to join us and add to our rich mix!

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