http://www.newfrontiers.co.uk/executive/jobs/contracting-procurement-jobs/SectorIDs/2.aspxThe latest from New Frontiers Jobs.Copyright (C) 5Contracts Manager – Switzerland Based in Geneva £37,000-40,000 Contracts Manager – Switzerland New Frontiers are now supporting a leading Operator who is looking to recruit an experienced Contractor to join their Contracting team, based in Geneva with a professional and friendly working environment. As a Contracts Manager you will undertake an array of tasks & responsibilities: • Consult and agree with the Head of Regions on the specific product requirements • Ensure hotels are re-contracted within specified deadlines • Identify ‘must-have’ hotels within a destination and contract where appropriate • Consult and agree with the Head of Regions on an ongoing basis regarding deletions and additions to product • Negotiate added-value deals and special offers • Regularly monitor competitor pricing and availability in line with demand • Liaise with yield team to ensure maximum profit, communicate peak and trough dates so they can be priced appropriately • Advise on preferred partner hotels in the relevant destinations, negotiate exclusive deals • Address and resolve any standard/service level issues with suppliers • Ensure hotels are inspected and details (photos, amenities etc) updated on a regular basis. • Communicate destination information regarding peak dates, trade shows, visitor information etc internally • Register with relevant tourist boards to gain information and to increase company profile • Assist with group placements as necessary Contracts Manager Skill attributes: • Experience in Hotel contracting in Switzerland is a MUST • Influential & Negotiation skills • Fluent in French • Self motivated and results driven individual • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines For a fully confidential Application on this Contracts Manager Job, please contact Elena. PLEASE NOTE! Due to volume of applications, only suitable applicants will be contacted. It is unlawful to employ a person in a UK-based job who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. For all the latest Contract Management jobs logon to www.newfrontiers.co.uk PLEASE NOTE! It is unlawful to employ a person in a UK-based job who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs.http://www.newfrontiers.co.uk/executive/vacancies/detail.aspx?id=2134Fri, 3 Sep 2010 20:53:41 GMTPlanning & Purchasing Executive Salary £25,000-30,000 Planning & Purchasing Executive New Frontiers are now supporting our client who is looking to recruit a Planning & Purchasing Executive. With a small friendly working environment their motto is work hard, play hard! An opportunity not is missed! As a Planning and Purchasing Executive you will undertake an array of tasks & responsibilities: • Dealing with the planning and purchasing of hotels in Europe • Negotiating rates with suppliers for both group and F.I.T bookings • Providing a high level of quality control • Complaint handling in a constructive way securing the best outcome for our client as well as keeping the supplier relationship in place • Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships at top level management • Contracting of hotel rate agreements, allocations and maintenance of hotel information, but also the day to day sourcing of group space at suitable hotel accommodation according to our customers needs. • Building quotations and land costs around itineraries for both ad-hoc and seasonal tour programmes within the UK & Europe Planning & Purchasing Executive skills & Requirements: • Knowledge of at least some of the European markets is essential along with preferably a good level of proficiency in at least 1 European language (although European knowledge is of more importance than language skill). • You must have initiative to make decisions and be able to negotiate with hotels on an annual contracting level with both independent and chains at Director level as well as on ad-hoc basis. • You should also be comfortable with dealing with conflict situations and negotiating compensations and taking complaints forward to the highest level. • You must be a strong team player and work well under pressure with excellent attention to detail and communication skills. For a fully confidential Application on this Planning & Purchasing Executive job, please contact Elena. Due to a large number of responses, unfortunately only successful applicants can be contacted PLEASE NOTE! It is unlawful to employ a person in a UK-based job who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs.http://www.newfrontiers.co.uk/executive/vacancies/detail.aspx?id=2133Fri, 3 Sep 2010 20:50:50 GMTContracts Manager – Sweden Based in Stockholm £37,000-40,000 Contracts Manager – Sweden New Frontiers are now supporting a leading Operator who is looking to recruit an experienced Contractor to join their Contracting team, based in Stockholm with a professional and friendly working environment. As a Contracts Manager you will undertake an array of tasks & responsibilities: • Consult and agree with the Head of Regions on the specific product requirements • Ensure hotels are re-contracted within specified deadlines • Identify ‘must-have’ hotels within a destination and contract where appropriate • Consult and agree with the Head of Regions on an ongoing basis regarding deletions and additions to product • Negotiate added-value deals and special offers • Regularly monitor competitor pricing and availability in line with demand • Liaise with yield team to ensure maximum profit, communicate peak and trough dates so they can be priced appropriately • Advise on preferred partner hotels in the relevant destinations, negotiate exclusive deals • Address and resolve any standard/service level issues with suppliers • Ensure hotels are inspected and details (photos, amenities etc) updated on a regular basis. • Communicate destination information regarding peak dates, trade shows, visitor information etc internally • Register with relevant tourist boards to gain information and to increase company profile • Assist with group placements as necessary Contracts Manager Skill attributes: • Experience in Hotel contracting in Sweden is a MUST • Influential & Negotiation skills • Fluent in Swedish • Self motivated and results driven individual • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines For a fully confidential Application on this Contracts Manager Job, please contact Elena. PLEASE NOTE! Due to volume of applications, only suitable applicants will be contacted. It is unlawful to employ a person in a Swedish-based job who does not have permission to live and work in Sweden. You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. For all the latest Contract Management jobs logon to www.newfrontiers.co.uk PLEASE NOTE! It is unlawful to employ a person in a UK-based job who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs.http://www.newfrontiers.co.uk/executive/vacancies/detail.aspx?id=2132Fri, 3 Sep 2010 20:43:43 GMTContracts Manager £35-40,000 Contracts Manager Required for German Market Eastern European Market London New Frontiers are now supporting three clients who are looking to recruit an experienced Contractor to join their Contracting team. All based in London with a professional and friendly working environment! As a Contracts Manager you will undertake an array of tasks & responsibilities: • Consult and agree with the Head of Regions on the specific product requirements • Ensure hotels are re-contracted within specified deadlines • Identify ‘must-have’ hotels within a destination and contract where appropriate • Undertake to travel to maintain relationship with hoteliers/ground handlers and embark on contracting trips. • Consult and agree with the Head of Regions on an ongoing basis regarding deletions and additions to product • Negotiate added-value deals and special offers • Regularly monitor competitor pricing and availability in line with demand • Liaise with yield team to ensure maximum profit, communicate peak and trough dates so they can be priced appropriately • Advise on preferred partner hotels in the relevant destinations, negotiate exclusive deals • Address and resolve any standard/service level issues with suppliers • Ensure hotels are inspected and details (photos, amenities etc) updated on a regular basis. • Communicate destination information regarding peak dates, trade shows, visitor information etc internally • Register with relevant tourist boards to gain information and to increase company profile • Assist with group placements as necessary Contracts Manager Skill attributes: • Experience in Hotel contracting in Germany/London OR Eastern European Market • Influential & Negotiation skills • Wholesales Background • Self motivated and results driven individual • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines For a fully confidential Application on this Contracts Manager Job, please contact Elena. PLEASE NOTE! Due to volume of applications, only suitable applicants will be contacted. It is unlawful to employ a person in a UK-based job who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. For all the latest Contract Management jobs logon to www.newfrontiers.co.uk PLEASE NOTE! It is unlawful to employ a person in a UK-based job who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs.http://www.newfrontiers.co.uk/executive/vacancies/detail.aspx?id=2128Fri, 3 Sep 2010 20:17:00 GMTAs a Destination Manager Belgium & Luxembourg you will undertake an array of tasks & responsibilities: • Responsible for all elements of ongoing account management and developing excellent relationships at the hotel level • Secure and negotiate competitive rates for both room only and packages, including during peak periods, to meet room night targets • Understand high/low occupancy periods for defined markets • Create and maintain calendars for key events and execute plans to meet market demand • Responsible for communicating and enabling Third party suppliers to meet product gaps • Set global mark up rates and decide global display preferencing for defined markets • Co-ordinate merchandising and promotion requests for defined markets including negotiation with hotels on rates and availability • Take lead on introduction of new initiatives • Troubleshoot operational issues (e.g. hotel display) working with regional coordinator • Conduct extranet training • Timely feedback regarding market trends and product needs • Identify promotional opportunities within region (both destination and supplier-led) • Responsible for rate performance and compliance tracking – use available data to track rate competitiveness and compliance for top markets – weekly, monthly and adhoc reporting as necessary Destination Manager Belgium & Luxembourg Remuneration package: • Competitive basic salary • Annual bonus • First rate travel concessions Destination Manager Belgium & Luxembourg Skill attributes: • Extensive experience working for a travel or tour operating environment • Sound understanding of hotel revenue management and yield • Negotiation and business development skills • Highly organised and analytical • Good working knowledge of all office and PC applications (MS Excel, MS PPT and in house databases) • Clear understanding of hotel CRS / PMS and GDS systems • Fluency in French, Flemish and English • A passion for e-commerce – particularly within the hotel/ travel sector • This role will can be based out of either Amsterdam or Brussels or alternatively have a home base To apply for this Destination Manager Belgium & Luxembourg vacancy, please email your CV to Lisa McDonald. PLEASE NOTE! It is unlawful to employ a person in a UK-based job who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. For all the latest Destination Manager Belgium & Luxembourg vacancies, log on to www.newfrontiers.co.ukhttp://www.newfrontiers.co.uk/executive/vacancies/detail.aspx?id=2081Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:37:38 GMTAs a Contracts Manager you will undertake an array of tasks & responsibilities: • Consult and agree with the Head of Regions on the specific product requirements • Ensure hotels are re-contracted within specified deadlines • Identify ‘must-have’ hotels within a destination and contract where appropriate • Undertake to travel approx 18 weeks of the year to maintain relationship with hoteliers/ground handlers and embark on contracting trips. • Consult and agree with the Head of Regions on an ongoing basis regarding deletions and additions to product • Negotiate added-value deals and special offers • Regularly monitor competitor pricing and availability in line with demand • Liaise with yield team to ensure maximum profit, communicate peak and trough dates so they can be priced appropriately • Advise on preferred partner hotels in the relevant destinations, negotiate exclusive deals • Address and resolve any standard/service level issues with suppliers • Ensure hotels are inspected and details (photos, amenities etc) updated on a regular basis. • Communicate destination information regarding peak dates, trade shows, visitor information etc internally • Register with relevant tourist boards to gain information and to increase company profile • Assist with group placements as necessary Contracts Manager Skill attributes: • Experience in Hotel contracting in London is a MUST • Influential & Negotiation skills • Wholesales Background • Self motivated and results driven individual • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines For a fully confidential Application on this Contracts Manager Job, please contact Elena. PLEASE NOTE! Due to volume of applications, only suitable applicants will be contacted. It is unlawful to employ a person in a UK-based job who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. For all the latest Contract Management jobs logon to www.newfrontiers.co.uk PLEASE NOTE! It is unlawful to employ a person in a UK-based job who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobhttp://www.newfrontiers.co.uk/executive/vacancies/detail.aspx?id=2052Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:38:56 GMTContracts Manager – Germany £26,000-£30,000 Contracts Manager – Germany New Frontiers are now supporting a leading Operator who is looking to recruit an experienced Contractor to join their Contracting team, based in London with a professional and friendly working environment their motto is work hard, play hard! As a Contracts Manager you will undertake an array of tasks & responsibilities: • Consult and agree with the Head of Regions on the specific product requirements • Ensure hotels are re-contracted within specified deadlines • Identify ‘must-have’ hotels within a destination and contract where appropriate • Undertake to travel approx 18 weeks of the year to maintain relationship with hoteliers/ground handlers and embark on contracting trips. • Consult and agree with the Head of Regions on an ongoing basis regarding deletions and additions to product • Negotiate added-value deals and special offers • Regularly monitor competitor pricing and availability in line with demand • Liaise with yield team to ensure maximum profit, communicate peak and trough dates so they can be priced appropriately • Advise on preferred partner hotels in the relevant destinations, negotiate exclusive deals • Address and resolve any standard/service level issues with suppliers • Ensure hotels are inspected and details (photos, amenities etc) updated on a regular basis. • Communicate destination information regarding peak dates, trade shows, visitor information etc internally • Register with relevant tourist boards to gain information and to increase company profile • Assist with group placements as necessary Contracts Manager Skill attributes: • Experience in Hotel contracting in Germany is a MUST • Influential & Negotiation skills • Wholesales Background • Self motivated and results driven individual • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines For a fully confidential Application on this Contracts Manager Job, please contact Elena. PLEASE NOTE! Due to volume of applications, only suitable applicants will be contacted. It is unlawful to employ a person in a UK-based job who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. For all the latest Contract Management jobs logon to www.newfrontiers.co.uk PLEASE NOTE! It is unlawful to employ a person in a UK-based job who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs.http://www.newfrontiers.co.uk/executive/vacancies/detail.aspx?id=1992Fri, 6 Aug 2010 15:54:44 GMTAs a UK Contracts Manager you will undertake an array of tasks & responsibilities: • Responsible for all elements of ongoing account management and developing excellent client relationships with hoteliers in the UK • Secure and negotiate competitive rates for both room only and packages • Understand high/low occupancy periods for defined markets • Create and maintain calendars for key events • Set global mark up rates and decide on global display • Co-ordinate merchandising and promotion requests for defined markets • Negotiation with hotels on rates and availability • Take lead on introduction of new initiatives • Conduct extranet training • Timely feedback regarding market trends and product needs • Identify promotional opportunities within region • Responsible for rate performance and compliance tracking – using available data to track UK Contracts Manager remuneration package: • Competitive Salary • Industry related benefits UK Contracts Manager skill attributes: • Solid experience contracting hotel rates for a tour operator or travel company • Negotiation and business development skills • You will be highly organized and analytical • Good working knowledge of all office and PC applications • Clear understanding of hotel CRS / PMS and GDS systems • A passion for e-commerce within the hotel/travel sector • Excellent communicator • Proactive team player • Self motivated, uses initiative and problem solver • Work to tight deadlines with a can do attitude • Willingness to go beyond the call of duty to get the job done To apply for this UK Contracts Manager vacancy, please email your CV to Lisa McDonald. PLEASE NOTE! It is unlawful to employ a person in a UK-based job who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. For all the latest UK Contracts Manager jobs log on to www.newfrontiers.co.ukhttp://www.newfrontiers.co.uk/executive/vacancies/detail.aspx?id=1847Thu, 8 Jul 2010 11:44:59 GMT