*This role can be based in London, Edinburgh and Palma
Who are WebBeds?
WebBeds is the fastest growing and most significant accommodation supplier to the travel industry. We are a global company offering ground services (hotels, transfers, tours, activities) to travel professionals. Our products help our partners and customers to create amazing Travel experiences.
Our Products range from a Retail Online platform, Integration Connectivity hub and distribution APIs to name but a few and our systems are 100% cloud hosted processing up to 5.0bn search requests daily. We deliver amazing outcomes using leading edge technology through innovative and creative thinking.
WebBeds is a subsidiary of Web Travel Group (ASX: WEB) – an ASX 200 listed company operating a global digital travel business.
What makes us stand out?
- We are a wholesale global travel organization
- We have 1500+ people speaking 50+ languages in 120+ cites across 50+ countries
- We partner with over 430,000 properties in more than 15,000 destinations
- We work with more than 44,000 travel companies in 139 source markets
- We have an amazing Technology team focused on delivering valuable outcomes using innovative tech and creative & lateral thinking
What will you do on your journey with WebBeds?
WebBeds is the world’s fastest growing provider of accommodation distribution services to the travel industry. Our products incorporate distribution APIs, payment integrations, ERP integration, Data Lakes, User Interfaces, and others. Our search API reach peaks of more than 50.000 requests per second, each one consisting of tens or hundreds of hotels, with continued expansion.
In this role you will:
Build relations with key Suppliers in UK and in Europe and to assist to book the
services for ad-hoc groups and series group bookings, according to the market requirements.
Negotiate the best possible rates and T&C with the suppliers in order to maximise margins. Undertake purchasing tasks for the Sales, the Key Accounts Team and the Operations Departments, in order to meet our clients’ requirements and deadlines and to provide administration support to the Product Team as required.
Key elements to this role include, but not limited to:
- To book the group ground services requests passed to the Product Team by members of Sales and Key Account teams and to ensure that the right product has been offered at the best possible rates and conditions.
- To send options, confirmations out to suppliers and follow-up where necessary, ensuring paperwork accurately reflects requirements.
- To ensure maximum usage of the products offered by the contracted suppliers
- Attending Fam trips, networking events and trade shows in order to enhance existing supplier relationships as well as create new relationships.
- To understand the needs of the clients and the markets in which the company is operating, obtaining this information through trainings and discussions with colleagues.
- To maintain and improve good relations with the suppliers
- To negotiate ad-hoc group rates with contracted and non-contracted suppliers for key products To assist other departments within the Company when required.
The skills we would love to see in your suitcase!
- A solid knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication.
- Highly accurate with an excellence attention to detail.
- Fluent in English Experience, Skills and Behavioural Requirements.
- Professional approach to work.
- Approachable and positive individual with a ‘can do’ attitude.
- Excellent organisation and time management skills.
- Ability to make decision and to work on own initiative and in team.
- Be a team player and support your colleagues Desirable Qualifications & Knowledge.
- Fluency in Spanish, French or German is preferred. Experience, Skills and Behavioural Requirements.
- Previous experience in negotiation or booking services preferred.
Why choose us as your next destination?
We are super proud of our dedicated team of friendly, energetic & passionate professionals. Our people are key to the success of our business & everybody at WebBeds has their own unique role to play as we continue to drive the company forward.
Over 50 different languages are spoken by our workforce, but whether working from offices in Dubai or London or out in the field in Johannesburg or Buenos Aires, we all share the common goal to take pride in what we do & to deliver our partners with unbeatable service & support.
- International highly skilled group of experts from all around the globe 🌎
- Dynamic environment with the chance to grow, influence & impact change ⚡
- Disruptive, fast-growing market leader within travel & endless possibilities 💼
- Culture built on collaboration🤝 empowerment and innovation 💡