We're looking for an Accommodation Sourcing Executive to join our team and help us secure the best accommodation deals for our customers. You'll be at the heart of our sourcing strategy, working with hotel partners to build a competitive portfolio that delivers great value and unforgettable experiences.
The role will be published until Monday, 18th of May
This is a fixed-term contract.
ABOUT OUR OFFER
* Personal benefits: Attractive remuneration, generous travel benefits, extensive health & well-being support, and more.
* Flexible working: Work is something you do, not somewhere you go. We encourage a healthy work-life balance with a dynamic working environment.
* A career to shape: Access the TUI Learning Hub to level-up and reach your ambitions.
* Broaden your network: We champion intercultural collaboration and provide opportunities to work on global projects and teams.
* Community: Get involved with incredible local charity and sustainability initiatives like the TUI Care Foundation.
ABOUT THE JOB
* You'll implement accommodation sourcing plans for your assigned Hotel Partner portfolio, incorporating different methods like wholesale, bed banks, and channel managers in close collaboration with relevant stakeholders to ensure a competitive and profitable portfolio.
* Negotiating and securing contracts with hotel accommodation partners is key, as you'll obtain optimal commercial terms, pricing structures, and allocation commitments that meet business requirements and customer expectations.
* Monitoring and analyzing market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback will help you identify opportunities for portfolio enhancement and optimization.
* Working closely with relevant stakeholders such as Product and Revenue teams ensures alignment between sourcing activities and broader commercial and operational requirements.
* You'll build and maintain effective relationships with accommodation partners to facilitate successful negotiations, resolve issues, and ensure contract compliance.
* Cooperating with the Revenue team with offers and availability escalation associated with the Hotel Partners in your destination will help us maximize our hotel occupancy and bed to seats position as required.
ABOUT YOU
* You have proven experience in accommodation sourcing, contracting, or purchasing within the travel and tourism industry.
* Your ability to negotiate effectively with accommodation partners delivers favorable terms and strong commercial results.
* You possess good commercial acumen with the ability to structure deals that balance risk and opportunity and identify opportunities for improvement.
* You have working knowledge of accommodation market dynamics, including pricing models, distribution channels, and contracting approaches.
* Your analytical skills allow you to interpret market data and financial information to inform decision-making, and you're proficient in MS Office (Copilot, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
* You're business fluent in English and willing to travel regularly within assigned destinations (approx 25%)
From a workplace to a place to belong. At TUI we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging everyone to come as you are, because together, our potential is limitless.
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