Head of Contracting

FS UK Head of Contracting International Travel, Business Travel, Leisure Travel, Student Travel, Group Bookings, Commercial Admin, Customer Service, Travel Administration, Inbound Calls, Outbound Calls, Travel Support, Supplier Relations, Travel Operations, Hybrid, Office Based, London Salary: from £55,000 Depending on Experience Location: West London At commutable distance from: Ealing, Wimbledon, Heathrow, Westminster, Mayfair, Putney, Richmond, Hounslow, Wood Green, Uxbridge, Finsbury Park, Barking, District Line, Piccadilly Line, West London Ref: 8115DC VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION > APPLY NOW: Please visit the French Selection UK website, vacancies section, search job reference: 8115DC Applications submitted on our website will come to us in the correct format, which means they will be processed faster & more efficiently by our team of consultants. The Company: Our client is a long-standing destination management company. *** Office based *** *** Monday to Friday *** *** Travel may be required *** Main duties: To manage the contracting team; to provide upskilling and support in order to reach company goals. The Role: - To manage the contracting team and deal with escalated enquiries from clients - To provide training and support to new and existing staff within contracting team - To work with the sales team to understand their supply requirements - To visit key accounts on location and represent the company at meetings and exhibitions - To proactively research and source new deals - To set and monitor team KPI’s and adjust accordingly - To be aware of key changes in the market and brief team on course of action - To work closely with the Directors of the company and update them regularly on workflow The Candidate: - Previous experience in Hotel Contracting - Essential - Fluent in a European language is preferred - Excellent attention to detail and able to work under pressure - Ability to multi-task and adapt to situation - Proactive, confident and dynamic personality - IT literate The Salary: from £55,000 p.a. Depending on Experience