Country Director USA - Hotels - Travel & Tourism US-New York

Country Director USA – Hotels – Travel & Tourism US-New York

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS BASED IN NEW YORK! You must be willing to relocate to there if you are interested in this role.

Company:

This American dotcom, a top 5 player in their industry, operates a global network that includes more than 250,000 partners worldwide. Our client provides a first-rate reservation service in 38 languages that uniquely combines local knowledge and local connections to provide the best hotel deals to both business and leisure travelers. They are now recruiting an Associate Director to join their North American team.

Role:

As Country Director Hotels, your main objective will be to provide guidance and leadership to ensure the successful account management of our client’s major hotel partners, and to exceed the KPIs and growth expectations that form a key part of the firm’s business goals.

In so doing, this individual will bring excellent analytical skills, strong account and partner management experience, a successful record of sustainable performance and the capacity to motivate, coach and mentor subordinates. In addition, the capability to establish and develop valued long-term partnerships will be a key to the success in this role.

Responsibilities:

Core responsibilities include:

1. managing a team that is responsible for hotel partnerships in the US market

2. devising and implementing strategies that grow the US footprint

3. develop tools/processes to ensure greater internal operational efficiencies

4. lead, develop and coach staff to achieve business goals

Specific responsibilities:

1. Develop, manage, and lead a team to achieve all targets and KPIs;
2. Coordinate with management on strategic planning and objectives;
3. Ensure competitiveness of product consistency;
4. Build and develop hotel partnerships to meet the Company’s objectives;
5. Develop new tools and processes that contribute to greater productivity and efficiency;
6. Prepare and present high quality weekly reports;
7. Develop global distribution agreements, and instigate roll out operations;
8. Attend and participate to all relevant tradeshows, workshops and events

Leadership:

• Supervisor: solely responsible for hire/fire decisions; performance appraisals; employee training and development; handles disciplinary problems. This person will be evaluated on these decisions.


• Senior Management position, managing up to 100 people


• Independent Judgment and Decision-Making: Plans, develops, and implements functions/projects for functional unit(s) or team(s).

Requirements:

* Strong numerical & analytical skill and attention to detail.
* Leadership with strong interpersonal skills in working with medium sized teams
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint;
* Ability to successfully communicate proposals to potential partners
* Past success in mentoring sales teams that achieve long term relationships;
* Adapts well to and is energized by change.

If your bring what we’re looking for and you like what your read do not hesitate – send your CV now!