Senior Account Manager

Senior Account Manager

The Senior Account Manager's primary responsibility is to develop and maintain a high-quality portfolio of relevant, attractive, and competitive hotel and property products for Expedia Group's fast-growing global traveler base. The Senior Account Manager works with lodging partners within their assigned territory to help maximize the production potential in the marketplace.

The Market Management team ensures that global travelers always find the most suitable property for their dream trip, and that hotel partners can reach Expedia Group's full breadth of global traveler demand.

In this role, you will :

• Develop and sustain strong partnerships in a high-value strategic territory by providing relevant data insights and high-quality needs-based consulting services to hotel partners (e.g. revenue management advice, marketing opportunities on the Expedia Group marketplace)
• Develop strong relationships with C-Suite and GMs to influence at a strategic level
• Ensure that partner hotels' products (content, rates, and availability) are consistently optimized on Expedia Group sites to maximize customer conversion
• Secure additional lodging rates and availability information over high demand and compression periods to satisfy traveler needs
• Secure seasonal deals and promotions within to support the brands' merchandising and marketing efforts
• Continuously promote and develop hotel partners' high engagement with Expedia Group's full suite of :
• Unique market insights (partner reports, competitive data, key performance drivers)
• In-house revenue management tools (Rev+)
• Marketing and merchandising opportunities (dynamic promotions, packages, member deals, mobile offers)
• Specialized brands (e.g. Hotwire, Media Solutions) potential opportunities
• Self-service tools (Expedia Partner Central)
• Represent Expedia Group in assigned market(s) and establish relationships with key local influencers (e.g. tourism bureau / board, hotel / government association, etc.)
• Cross collaborate with internal stakeholders to execute business initiatives and drive market strategy.
• Provide ongoing input to senior management in developing effective and scalable solutions to improve process efficiencies
• Provide coaching to colleagues (Market Managers, Associate Market Managers) and peers on best practices and workflow methodologies
• Conduct regular self-learning to improve skills and influence
• Direct internal / and / or regional projects, as / when required
• Execute effectively based on KPI metrics (targets, goals, and / or strategic objectives)
• Promote self-service
• Guide and support Hotel Partners to deliver the best traveler experience
• Perform in-market commercial initiatives such as Seminars, Webinars, Tourism Panel Discussions, and Partner Roundtables
• Travel for partner visits 20-30% of the time

Experience and Qualifications :

What you will get in return :

The total cash range (inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target) for this position in West Hollywood is $137,000.00 to $191,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $219,000.00, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role. Incentive plan performance above target will also earn more than the incentive target compensation amount. Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical / dental / vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employee's passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership.

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. 2024 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. CST : 2029030-50

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Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.