What you will do on your journey with WebBeds.The Product manager plays a major role in supporting the Contracting team in relationship management with hotel partners by optimizing rates and availability through targeted actions, as directed by Line Managers.To be responsible for either a single destination or a larger geographical area. The area may be changed based on the business's needs. To build and maintain key relationships within the department, as well as inter-company.In this role you will:Build and maintain direct relationships with hotel partnerResponsible for maintaining contractual hotel allocations, last-minute availability, and overall portfolio availability.Work with Hotels and Contracting Manager on special offers and promotions.Review, accept or negotiate against stop sales.Evaluate production and determine follow-up actionEducate hotel partners on supplier interface and implement training and usage.Undertaking tasks related to the competitiveness report.Undertake regular price comparisons for a given destination always to ensure we have the best rates.Assist with mapping and setting live of contracts. Liaising with relevant teams to see the task through to the endThe skills we would love to see in your suitcase!English at an advanced levelCommercial awareness in the travel industryGood Microsoft Office knowledge, especially Excel and OutlookPersonal effectiveness with strong communication and influencing skillsComfortable using phone to negotiate with suppliers.Experience in working in a fast-paced and multi-cultural environmentProactive, with the ability to offer solutions to issues encountered.Personable with lots of enthusiasm and a "can-do" attitudeTeam playerAbility to use multiple systemsAbility to negotiateAbility to work independently as well as part of the teamAbility to prioritiseOrganized with impeccable attention to detailNumerically astuteAbility to build effective working relations both internally and externally#J-18808-Ljbffr