Hotel Sourcing Specialist

Job Description:

Hotel Sourcing Specialist

API is the global leader for crew accommodation solutions, and we are changing the way businesses manage travel. Our technology platform streamlines the entire crew planning process, making day-to-day operations more efficient and elevating the crew layover experience. API’s proprietary technology, mobile solutions and our experienced team are positioned to offer our clients a complete, end-to-end platform that integrates seamlessly into their process. We are looking for dynamic, creative, and tech savvy individuals to join our team. If you are passionate about hard work, providing impeccable service, technology, and solutions to our clients then API may be a great fit for you!

This position is a fully remote opportunity in Dallas, TX.

The Sourcing Specialist will actively manage the hotel and ground transportation procurement process for our clients. In this role, responsibilities include creating hotel market analyses, identifying industry trends, sourcing multiple destinations, negotiating with hotels and ground transportation providers and tracking financial data.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Source hotels and collect market data for clients in key destinations. Collect data such as; hotel names, addresses, key contact information and star ratings utilizing internal databases and internet sources.
• Manage the Request for Proposal/Request for Information process through API’s RFP platform, JET, to secure and negotiate rates, special concessions, contract terms and conditions with hotel and ground transportation suppliers.
• Research hotel options and track collected data in Salesforce database.
• Analyze market trends and conditions in order to secure the best possible scenarios for our airlines and hotel partners.
• Create high quality and detailed destination presentations utilizing Microsoft products and Adobe programs that demonstrate savings and meet revenue goals within established deadlines.
• Prepare hotel site inspection scheduling domestically and internationally when required for customers.
• Manage crewmember feedback via our online portal for assigned accounts ensuring complaints/compliments are addressed within airline-specific contracted Service Level Agreement (SLA).

Competencies

• Fluency in English required.
• Strong problem solving skills
• Detail Oriented
• Negotiation skills
• Able to multitask and work well under strict deadlines and fast paced environment
• Skilled at managing processes
• Ability to positively present API in supplier facing situations
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with and understand diverse cultures here and abroad
• An organized self-starter who can work proactively and independently

Travel Requirements
Minimal

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
Full time, Monday through Friday, during normal core business hours, some OT expected.

Supervisory Responsibility
None

Compensation
Good faith hourly rate for this position is $19.50/hour.