Contracts / Purchasing Manager - Hotels

FIT Contracts Manager - Hotels UK

This position is a fully remote opportunity OR offering Hybrid based in London.

We are now supporting our client on a recruitment drive as they continue to grow and recruit within their contracting team.

You will be negotiating seasonal FIT contract rates as well as Special Deals with your suppliers, identify 'must-have’ hotels within a destination and contract where appropriate and negotiate added-value deals and special offers.

As a Contracts Manager you will undertake an array of tasks & responsibilities:

• Advise on preferred partner hotels in the relevant destinations, negotiate exclusive deals
• Securing exclusive rates, inventory and conditions with a portfolio of hotels through negotiations and management of supplier relations.
• Achieving room night/revenue based targets through on-going monitoring and optimisation of the competitiveness of contracted rates and availability.
• Be the hotel expert of your assigned region, having in-depth knowledge and understanding of your markets.
• Constant monitoring of competitiveness of negotiated and contracted rates. Monitor usage of contracted allocations
• Communicate destination information regarding peak dates, trade shows, visitor information.

Contracts Manager Skill attributes:

• Experience in Hotel contracting UK a MUST ideally FIT, however our client would also consider Groups.
• Influential & Negotiation skills
• Hold a Full UK Driving License
• Proficient at evaluating and analysing data in order to determine and execute the necessary strategies needed to achieve growth.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines

For a fully confidential Application on this Contracts Manager Job, please apply ASAP and we will contact you to discuss your application.

Antella recruitment is committed to working with our clients in creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to religion, national origin, race, colour, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age.