This role is eligible for our hybrid work model: Two days in-office.

Whether it’s hotels, rental cars, flights, cruises or packages, our Lines of Business develop the relationships we need to generate great deals and then get them to Priceline customers -  so they can experience all the moments that matter to them.

Why this job’s a big deal:

As an Area Manager, your primary responsibility will be to lead and develop a hard-working team to ensure successful management of Priceline’s accommodation partnerships in your designated territories. You will enable the team to exceed defined acquisition and production goals that form a key part of Priceline’s business strategy.

In this role you will get to:

• Lead and inspire a team of market managers that are responsible for building and maintaining hotel partnerships, and implementing data-driven strategies, to improve production and maintain a competitive advantage for Priceline and Agoda

• Continuously coach and develop the skills and abilities of team members to improve team efficiency and performance

• Analyze data to identify business growth opportunities and ensure the competitiveness of Priceline and Agoda’s products by evaluating market trends, partner performance, and competitor landscape

• Lead the execution of overall market strategy and business plans to meet or exceed team targets, goals and/or strategic objectives as set by leadership

• Develop and implement a strategy for the team’s business development activities, to establish, monitor and strengthen the productivity of new and existing partnerships

• Foster effective internal partnerships by collaborating across business units to positively impact the overall performance of Priceline and Agoda and achieve company goals

• Coordinate with senior management on long-term planning and objectives

• Provide regular feedback to internal partners in developing effective and scalable solutions to improve reporting, processes and operational efficiencies

• Represent Priceline in the local market, participate in industry organizations and events, and build Priceline’s presence by developing relationships with key decision makers at hotels, technology partners and other relevant partners

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, in any relevant field

• 3-5 years travel industry experience required

• 5+ years team management experience

• Experience connecting with and handling C-level executives

• Proven success mentoring and building solutions-focused sales teams that foster long-term customer relationships

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence external and internal collaborators

• Demonstrates executive presence and is comfortable speaking in front of groups

• Highly developed numerical and analytical skills

• Possesses self-awareness, a sense of curiosity and a growth mindset

• Comfortable in two-way feedback culture

• A great teammate with a professional “get it done” attitude and work ethic

• Adapts well to change and thrives in a fast-paced environment

• Flexible to travel for partner visits and meetings

• Illustrated history of living the values necessary to Priceline: Customer, Innovation, Team, Accountability and Trust.

• The Right Results, the Right Way is not just a motto at Priceline; it’s a way of life. Unquestionable integrity and ethics is essential.

There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. In addition to a competitive base salary, certain roles may be eligible for an annual bonus and/or equity grant.

The salary range for this position is $ 110,000 to $140,000 .

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