Key Account Manager, Americas

General information





Name
Key Account Manager, Americas


Location
Remote, Los Angeles


Business unit
BG-Accommodation


Working time
Full-Time


Type
Business Development





Description & Requirements







About Us
Founded in 1999 and listed on NASDAQ in 2003 and HKEX in 2021, Trip.com Group is a leading global travel service provider comprising of Trip.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Qunar.

Across its platforms, Trip.com Group integrates travel resources from industry partners and helps travelers worldwide pursue the perfect trip with exceptional travel products and services.

We have four Customer Service Centres for Trip.com established in Japan, Korea, the UK, and the Philippines, providing 24/7 customer service in 19 different languages.

We have more than 30,000 employees scattered across 30 countries in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania, striving to expand our global markets and aiming to be the world’s leading and most trusted family of online travel brands that aspire to deliver the perfect trip at the best price for every traveler.

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Workplace Type: Hybrid

About the Position
As the Market Manager for chains hotels, you are joining one of the most dynamic teams at the Americas team of Trip.com Group. You will be responsible for managing and expanding the partnership and the relationships with major hotel chain partners within the Americas region. To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate advanced communication skills to manage different levels of stakeholders internally at Trip.com and within our partner organizations. You will rely on your excellent interpersonal skills and previously demonstrated stakeholder management capabilities. You have the proven ability to execute via enhanced strategic, comprehensive, result-focused account plans to achieve success.

In this role, you will get to

Have end-to-end ownership of new hotel chain acquisitions and existing hotel chain management, understand partners’ strategy and objectives, and help to grow the revenue
Initiate, develop, and manage mutually beneficial relationships with key stakeholders in the assigned chain accounts, and orchestrate discussions with senior execs around their business needs
Take a customer-centric approach to everything you do. Ensure hotel chain content, rates, availability, and products offer the best value to Trip.com customers
Responsible for full account management including performance tracking, production optimization, workshop conducting, and issue solving to drive mutual performance objectives, annual targets, and milestones globally
Conduct data research & analysis, and routine performance review meetings with VP, SVP, and C-level in hotel chain teams in different geographical areas to make sure the result in a positive financial contribution
Be able to initiate new regional projects and accelerate the progress of global projects to promote brand awareness, business strategy, and product benefits to hotel chain partners
Coordinate across Trip.com group internal teams, including teams of the platform, product, service, and marketing to achieve the account’s expectations and maximize performance. Map prospective accounts around organizational structure, people, and existing technology
Other assigned tasks based on business need

What you will need to succeed

Over 5 years of expertise in business development, strategic account management, revenue/yield management in the online travel or hospitality industry
Fluent in English
Valid working permit/visa in the US (no sponsorship)
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field
Very proactive and strong sense of ownership
Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels
Strong strategical thinking skills, proactive, creative, innovative, and able to drive and manage change
Ability to demonstrate professional presentation
Strong business knowledge of the hotel chain industry and connectivity knowledge
Team player with a driven “get it done” attitude
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Willing to travel based on business needs

What We Provide

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
401(k) and company match
Public Holidays
Sick Leave
Paid Time Off



Pay Transparency

The annual total pay range for Key Account Manager roles is $80,000 - $110,000 (base salary and variable incentive included). The range top could be higher if the performance is above target. With employees’ ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role, there is potential to increase further. The offering salary for this role will vary based on the comprehensive competency assessment after the screening and interview sessions. Multiple factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experiences, and location will be considered. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.


Why Trip.com Group
We offer a stage to unleash your full potential and drive global impact. As an international team, we embrace an open and inclusive culture that supports and respects team members in and out of the workplace. Everyone is on a trip, whether it is a career trip or a life trip. At Trip.com Group, you can define your own trip by setting a goal and celebrate your success by recognizing the progress you have made.






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