Supplier relationship manager

Supplier relationship Manager Required for this global travel consortia to work with their head of accommodation. The role is homebased, a background working for a TMC or hotel group, knowledge of Lanyon/Cvent is a must and experience managing the RFP process. GDS knowledge is also required. Salary up to 45k plus great benefits.  

Supplier relationship Managers duties
-The overall purpose of the job is to manage and maintain relationships with accommodation partners 
-Sell the Global Accommodation Programme and marketing packages to new and existing accommodation providers and hotel suppliers.
-Manage the RFP process via Lanyon/ Cvent for the Global Accommodation Programme and handle supplier partner queries.
-Support the annual RFP process in contracting over 60,000 properties.
-Monitor the GDS rate loadings for the Global Accommodation Programme.
-Meet with existing supplier partners offering regular account management meetings and looking at how to maximise existing partnerships.
-.Run regular reports from an online system to better manage supplier relationships and accounts.
-Collate reports and stats from supplier partners.
-Be responsible for supplier partner invoicing processes.
-Attend regular events to network with existing and new partners.

Suppler Partnership Managers skills required
 -Excellent experience working with Lanyon/Cvent - This is a must
-Background in a similar role working for a TMC or hotel group
-Experience of managing the RFP process
-Ideally GDS knowledge
-Experience with face to face meetings
-People person, friendly with a can do attitude
-Able to attend events 

Additional information
-Benefits include Private medical, 25 days leave, pension, contribution to a gym membership, ability to buy an extra 5 days holidays, birthday off, volunteering day, travel discounts, eye tests, life assurance, 

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please apply online of send your cv to duncan@candm.co.uk quoting DT59356