Director of Industry Relations

Algemene omschrijving

Goals: The Director of Industry Relations will be responsible for the contracting of airline content and to obtain the best available fares in the market.

Description: This position can be extended to the contracting of other travel related services. We expect you to develop and maintain strong relationships with our suppliers and identify new opportunities. Our client is a start up company this will be a challenging hands on job with lots of chances.

Most important tasks and responsibilities

• Contracting of airline/and other travel related services;
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers;
• Coordinate with marketing, fare distribution and the financial department all relevant contract details, special offers etc.;
• Implementation and administrative handling of contracts;
• Supervise the settlement of contracts;
• Introduce new and creative initiatives to acquire exclusive deals;
• Travel to suppliers will be part of the job.

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Qualifications / requirements 

• Minimum of 5 years up-to-date experience within contracting airlines;
• Excellent knowledge of airline/travel industry marketplace;
• Extensive expertise in contracting airlines;
• Commercial sense of the market;
• Affinity with internet and the latest technology.

Competences

• Strong negotiation and presentation skills;
• Strong communication skills;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Target driven.

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