Account Manager - German speaking

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Account Manager - German speaking

The Associate Market Manager’s primary responsibility in his assigned territory is to initiate, develop and maintain a high-quality portfolio of hotel products (i.e., relevant, attractive, and competitive) for Expedia’s fast-growing global customer base.

In doing so, Associate Market Managers will also continuously work with their hotel partners to help them maximize the production potential from their participation in the Expedia marketplace by smartly utilizing the power of Expedia LPS’ unique data insights, marketing, distribution, and revenue management toolset.

This role focuses on the core of the Market Management’s team responsibility, which is to ensure that Expedia’s brands’ global customers always find the most suitable hotel for their dream trip wherever they want to go and that our hotel partners can effectively, and efficiently and throughout the year, reach Expedia’s unique breath of global traveler demand.

What you'll do:

• Consistently leveraging data specific to their market available in Expedient, Expedia’s proprietary market insights and activity prioritization dashboard, and leveraging their local market knowledge

• Develop and sustain strong partner relationships by providing relevant data insights and superior consulting services to hotel partners (revenue management advice, marketing opportunities on the Expedia marketplace)

• Ensure that their partner hotels’ product (content, rates, and availability) is consistently optimized and competitive on the Expedia sites to maximize customer conversion

• Secure additional inventory over high demand and compression periods to satisfy customers’ pressing needs

• Secure seasonal deals, evergreen and dynamic promotions within the guidelines set by Management to support the brands’ merchandising and marketing efforts

• Continuously promote and develop hotel partners’ high engagement with Expedia’s full suite of: Unique market insights (partner reports, competitive data, key performance drivers)

• Revenue management tools (dynamic promotions, packages, fenced deals, mobile)

• Marketing and merchandising opportunities

• Specialized brands (e.g., Hotwire, Media Solutions) potential opportunities

• Self-service tools (Expedia Partner Central), Connectivity solutions (Expedia Quick Connect) and key support functions (Property Assistance team)

• Execute effectively based on KPI metrics (targets, goals and/or strategic objectives) set by TPG leadership

• 20 - 30% of travel will be required for this position

• Other reasonable duties, as assigned

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree; major in tourism or hospitality a plus but not required or equivalent related professional experience

• 1-2 years of experience

• 20 - 30% of travel will be required for market visits

• High-impact personality, intellectual agility, entrepreneurship, empathy in relationships, team player

• Hungry, ambitious, motivated, action-oriented, results-focused, and metrics-driven

• Organization and time management skills, rigour, attention to details

• Proven follow-up/persistence when facing challenging situations

• Ability to multi-task effectively; must be able to change gears quickly without skipping a beat

• Demonstrates ability to prioritize work and be laser-focused on achieving a variety of KPIs (targets, goals and/or strategic objectives) set by the LPS leadership team

• Sincere relationship builder; earns the confidence of others

• Bridges and sustains solid partnerships based on mutual support through a collaborative style

• Appetite for innovative technology, fast-changing business environment, data-driven decision making

• Demonstrates problem-solving skills

• Ability to select and present insightful datasets including performance, market, and competitor analysis and to implement meaningful action plans based on the data

• Proficiency in English and German

• Presents ideas and directives clearly and persuasively; actively listens when spoken/presented to

• Ability to effectively communicate to various levels and through a variety of communication channels

• Able to work independently as well as be a strong team player, always seeking to improve team and organizational performance

• Help other team members (peers/MAs) acquire skills or achieve targets/goals

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About Expedia Group

Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) powers travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™.

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