Global Growth Initiatives Manager

Hotelbeds is the world’s leading technology partner, connecting and empowering the world of travel. We’re game-changers, disruptors, the people who bring together local and global brands in accommodation, transport, activities and payments through our network of 300,000 hotels worldwide, 60,000 hard to reach high value clients such as tour operators, travel agents and loyalty schemes across 140 source markets. We are tech-driven, with a customer-first philosophy, and commercial teams whose knowledge and relationships on the ground are second to none. And of course we have an amazing team Our people, Team Hotelbeds, are the beating heart of the company who we encourage to ‘move fast, dream big and make the difference’ every day. In fact, we believe that it is tech + data + people that truly sets us apart in the market, alongside our ‘global approach, local touch’ mentality. We’re headquartered in Palma, Mallorca and employ around 3,500 people worldwide.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The role will be responsible, together with the Global Head of growth Sourcing initiatives, of planning, leading, and executing the key E2E strategic projects with high impact in our P&L. Key focus on accelerating business growth via predictive methodologies as well as mitigate company loss and optimize overall company profit. The role will also provide in-depth analysis and up-scaled progress update for all key initiatives as well as suggest strategies for key partners and stakeholders. Support on the enhancement of business processes and efficiency on all the growth initiatives as well as helping to diagnose business risks. Provide the right support and business insights on any regional initiative to ensure it is aligned with an organizational-wide approach. The role will also actively participate, together with the Global head of sourcing initiatives, in the diagnosis phase to identify improvement opportunities, innovative ways to increase efficiency, risks and potential synergies.

Deployment on key Sourcing initiatives:
Work on the scope, main objectives, Key deliverables and key stakeholders for each of the growth-initiatives alongside with my line manager, Head of Growth initiatives

Identify potential risks and dependencies alongside a mitigation plan throughout in-depth analysis and diagnosis

Identify developments required (Tools & processes focus) to deploy successfully

Suggest and participate on the design of the project methodology focused on predictive approach as well as define the right mitigation plan

Work alongside with the key company stakeholders to ensure an organisation-wide approach is in place

Optimization on key sourcing initiatives

In-depth analysis on existing initiatives to suggest strategies to enhance and build cost-efficient tools

Provide progress update via comprehensive reports and identify gaps and potential risks

Work alongside key relevant stakeholders to make sure all strategic tools developed for sourcing teams are useful, efficient and with constant improvements aligned with market needs

Coordinate with product management on all deployments required for all sourcing initiatives that could impact their efficiency or usage

Identify business opportunities that could be integrated in existing initiatives to make sure those stay relevant for commercial teams.

Experience
- 3 to 5 years’ experience within the online accommodation distribution business in optimization-related roles. Commercial experience as a key requirement
- Previous experience in projects to successful completion
- Previous experience inspiring team engagement across intra-departmental teams

**Qualifications**:

- Business-related Diploma or Degree with strong emphasis on Business Administration or Hospitality Management

**Skills**:

- Strong commercial capabilities with deep understanding of business, market dynamics, sourcing and distribution
- Experience in managing and developing people: coaching skills and ability to train, lead and motivate team member
- Versatile relationship skills and ability to manage a broad range of stakeholders Must be comfortable working in a fast paced multicultural and constantly changing organization
- Advanced knowledge of Office pack (Excel, PPT, word) and tableau. Basic knowledge of XML, SQL, JSON language
- Very fluent in English as key working language. Other languages are a plus
- Creative mind / open mind. Out of the box thinker

You will have the opportunity to work for a company that is going through significant change in becoming the world´s leading travel services provider. We are looking for people that are ready to ride the wave in this exciting journey.

As well as an attractive benefits package you will be able to work:
- Within an innovative, engaging and multicultural environment.- Have the opportunity to build strong and lasting business relationships and friendships from around the world.- Have the opportunity in developing your career locally or within one of