Job Reference: 23804/25
Job Duration:
Start date: ASAP
Description:
Are you a Distribution Manager looking for a New Opportunity? As the Distribution Manager you will be responsible for making sure the reservations platform operates 24/7 and drives reservations to hotels seamlessly.
As part of a small Distribution team, the responsibilities of the Distribution Manager role include, but are not limited to the following:
Job Description:
* Maintaining the quality of the Central Reservation System SynXis and offering technicalsupport to the Revenue Account Managers and Hoteliers, opening, and following up cases
* Handling requests for set up, on-going maintenance and troubleshooting of CRS interface integrations with PMS, Channel Managers, RMS.
* Handling requests for setup, on-going maintenance and troubleshooting of the OTAs Channel Connect functionality within the reservation system
* Preparing and updating supporting documents, manuals, and presentations for internal and external use
* Handling GDS rate linking requests and GDS troubleshooting queries
* Assisting with the set-up and ongoing maintenance of the Internet Booking Engine for hotel websites
* Assisting with the loading marketing programmes (rates) within the reservation system
* Supporting the Product Integration team with the new hotels build process.
* Assisting with any other ad-hoc Distribution opportunities and challenges of the day
* Monitoring the Distribution Helpdesk inbox and actioning all queries from member hotels
* Timely preparation of ad hoc reports for internal and external use
* Maintaining guest privacy and organisation reputation by keeping information confidential
* Responsible for ensuring that the highest level of customer satisfaction is guaranteed to every guest query* Responsible for updating content and documents
Skills Required:
* Have a working knowledge of SHS SynXis CR
*Have a working knowledge of PMS, CRS & GDS and/or other travel distribution systems.
* Have good knowledge of at least one Channel Management system
* Have good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and preferably also Word and PowerPoint
* Have Front of House customer service experience and/or reservation/revenue experience in the hotel industry
* Have great analytical abilities to interpret statistical data and have thorough attention to detail
* Be confident and able to speak to hotels, often in technical terms and in stressful circumstances
* Have a flexible approach to working hours to ensure completion of projects
*Be highly organised and self-motivated, be a great team player with a strong ability to self-manage
* Preferably be qualifiedwith a bachelor's degree and with at least 3 years' experience in the hotel industry (ideally within the luxury sector)
* Befluent in English and with a second language (preferable)
* Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
ThePackage:
* The salary for this role is between £30,000 and £35,000 per annum
* 25 days holiday per year (pro rata)
* Discretionary bonus (capped at 20% of annual salary)
Interested:
* If you would like to apply for the above vacancy, please click 'APPLY' or send your cv to helen@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk
Industry: Travel and Tourism
Salary: £30000 - £35000 per annum
Salary Benefits:
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: distribution, synXis, GDS, PMS, Travel
Contact Name: Crawley Team
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