Market Manager Southern Africa - Expedia Partner Solutions - Johannesburg

If you need assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request form. This form is used only by individuals with disabilities who require assistance or adjustments in applying and interviewing for a job. This form is not for inquiring about a position or the status of an application. Market Manager Application Deadline: 12.00 GMT2 Tuesday 5th of March The Market Manager’s primary responsibility in their assigned territory is to onboard, 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, you will also continuously work with Expedia hotel partners to help them maximize the production potential from their participation in the Expedia marketplace by smartly utilizing the power of Expedia's 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, efficiently and throughout the year, reach Expedia’s full breadth of global traveler demand. What you'll do: Develop and sustain strong partner relationships by providing relevant data insights and high-quality consulting services to hotel partners (revenue management advice, marketing opportunities) Build the portfolio of local hotel partners by introducing prospective partners to Expedia’s marketplace and facilitate their onboarding process Ensure that partner hotels’ products (content, rates and availability) are consistently optimized on the Expedia sites to maximize customer conversion Secure additional lodging rates and availability information over high demand and compression periods to satisfy customers’ pressing needs Secure seasonal deals and 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) Represent Expedia in the local market, build Expedia’s company profile with key local influencers (e.g. tourism bureau, hotel association, etc.) and provide expertise to the local industry Provide coaching to colleagues on standard methodologies Other reasonable duties, as assigned Who you are: Bachelor’s Degree; or equivalent related professional experience 2-5 years’ experience 20 - 30% of travel for market visits Drive for Results High impact personality: intellectual agility, entrepreneurship, empathy in relationship, great teammate Hungry, determined, motivated, willing to take action and results-focused Organization and time management skills, rigor, attention to details Proven follow-up/persistence when facing challenging situations Ability to multi-task effectively and be able to change gears quickly without skipping a beat Demonstrates ability to prioritize work and be laser-focused on achieving critical targets, goals and/or strategic objectives set by leadership team 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 insights, including performance, market and competitor analysis and to implement meaningful action plans based on the data Proficiency in English language 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 worker, ensuring the whole team wins Help other team members acquire skills or achieve targets/goal 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. 2021 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. CST: 2029030-50 Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group’s Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you’re confident who the recipient is. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or any other messaging tools to individuals to whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is expediagroup.com. The official website to find and apply for job openings at Expedia Group is careers.expediagroup.com/jobs. Expedia iscommittedto creating an inclusive workenvironmentwith a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. Apply Now

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