Contracting Manager - Toronto, Canada - The Travel Corporation

The Travel Corporation

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Travel Corporation is an industry leader, and career opportunities at The Travel Corporation are as diverse as the travel experiences we offer.

Our teams, our family, is absolutely our greatest asset. Working with a collaborative team spirit, we are dedicated to providing exceptional service to our customers.

The Travel Corporation offers employees a comprehensive benefits package; training and support to foster career development; travel opportunities; and a driven culture anchored to the principals of diversity and inclusivity.

ABOUT US
We are driven by service through PASSION, PEOPLE & PURPOSE. A Family of Brands making travel matter for over 100 years.

HOW YOU'LL WORK

Responsible for the negotiation and execution of all aspects of supplier contracting (primarily hotels) across several TTC brands and 3rd party key accounts in your assigned territory.

Maintain supplier relationships and market intelligence within your assigned territory.

Work under the direct supervision of the Vice President Contracting of Destination America
Understand your assigned contracting region, understand the supplier landscape and the competitive landscape (this will require travelling to your region quite regularly and also participating in relevant trade shows)
Research and inspect all applicable hotels, keeping up to date with quality and service standards at contracted hotels, hotels used by competitors and possible new hotels or locations
Secure/negotiate the right inventory for hotel rooms, meals and related inclusions at best rates with the most appropriate suppliers for our various tour programs and client accounts
Renegotiate rates and terms as market conditions dictate
Foster positive and professional relationships with supplier partners
Create costings for assigned programs ensuring accuracy of costs used for pricing purposes
Take ownership of projects and processes to meet established timelines and calendar milestones/lockdown dates
Understand and manage to our clients specific contracting briefs
Maintain accurate tracking forms for your benefit, and for the VP Contracting and Costing/Pricing team to access and utilize
Work closely with Contracting Coordinators to ensure accurate tour series HUBS for each new touring season across all brands and clients
Determine hotel space availability and rates for all added departures and FAM tours in assigned territory
Pursue and track liability insurance and Health and Safety information from all suppliers

RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

At least three years of travel industry working experience
Must be comfortable traveling
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Selfdirected with the ability to organize, plan, prioritize and multitask.

PERKS

You also get 2 weeks a year where you can work from anywhere in the world, your choice
Full health benefits package
To grow we offer a global training calendar, with a mix of virtual, inperson, and elearning courses. Plus, we give $3000 per year to support external learning and development courses that interest you and drive your passion
Giving back we give you two paid workdays each year to volunteer to make a difference in causes that are close to your heart too. We believe that travel is a privilege, but with that privilege comes the responsibility; to ensure we have a positive impact on the places we go, the people we meet, and the wildlife we enjoy. We ensure that travel is a force for good and that we MAKE TRAVEL MATTER

The Travel Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We not only encourage and support diversity in the workplace, we celebrate it If you feel you have the skills and experience to thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment, we want to hear from you.

The Travel Corporation is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA').

Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.