budgetplaces

Job Description

• Set-up and manage the hotel contracting operation in the UK.
• Actively contract hotels: cold calls and visits, follow-up leads, assist hotelier in website upload process.
• Coordinate production and training with our global headquarters in Barcelona.
• Analyze trends, growth potential, product gaps in the hotel industry in the UK. Design action plan for hotel contracting accordingly.
• Manage the P&L for the UK operations. Show high positive ROI of accommodation recruited over time.
• Deal with logistics of our UK operations - office lease, lawyer, taxation, administration, etc.
• This position requires travelling (up to 1 week per month).

Country Manager, UK reports to VP of Product

The position is based out of London

Desired Skills & Experience

We're looking for a sales superstar who is also:

• Big picture, strategic thinker. Passionate about the online hotel industry.
• MBA or equivalent industry experience.
• 5+ years commercial experience in the online travel industry, preferably with an OTA.
• 2+ years in a Sales Management position.
• Native-level English speaker.
• Experience with hiring, training, managing teams.
• Result & customer oriented
• Organized, paying attention to all small details

Company Description

Welcome to budgetplaces.com!

budgetplaces.com is a leading booking website for budget accommodation worldwide. 

budgetplaces.com offers over 7,000 low-cost accommodation options in more than 1000 destinations

The Barcelona-based company’s slogan “Save on the hotel. Spend on the fun.” is justified by an average savings of 120€ per booking with budgetplaces.com. 

budgetplaces.com offers the best available price for well-located budget hotels, hostels, apartments and bed and breakfasts.