Accommodation Connectivity Manager (Hybrid)
- Barcelona
- Permanente
- Tiempo completo
- Define and execute the connectivity strategy to enhance accommodation content acquisition, integration, and management – both for dynamic and static content.
- Build and nurture relationships with key hotel technology providers, including channel managers, switches, bedbanks, and static content providers.
- Identify and evaluate new connectivity opportunities to expand the organization's accommodation inventory. Lead on the contract negotiations with new partners.
- Work closely with internal teams (Product, Sales, Account Management and Operations) to align connectivity initiatives with business objectives and build the associated enhancement plans and roadmaps.
- Oversee the integration process of new connectivity solutions, ensuring seamless API connections from the business perspective.
- Collaborate with the Product teams on new initiatives to improve the Accommodation supply integrations.
- Monitor and optimize API performance, troubleshooting connectivity issues with internal teams and external partners.
- Drive operational excellence by improving automation and efficiency in Accommodation supply connectivity.
- Establish best practices for onboarding and maintaining connected accommodation suppliers within the platform.
- Analyze connectivity data to optimize booking conversion, reduce errors, and enhance partner experience.
- Work closely with the account management teams to maximize the value of connected partners.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape in the hotel distribution and connectivity space.
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and partner meetings to foster relationships and promote innovation.
- Provide insights and recommendations on improving connectivity performance based on market intelligence.
- Lead and coach a small team of Connectivity Specialists, providing the required support and training to ensure ongoing development Define the targets / KPIs for team members and drive high performance
- Bachelor or Master degree, preferably in business or tech related fields
- At least 8 years of work experience in a similar role. Experience in an OTA, travel technology provider, or hospitality tech company with hands-on experience with XML/API-based hotel connectivity solutions.
- Experience in the hotel industry is a must, including experience with hotel distribution systems and knowledge of OTA standard API.
- Proven leadership experience in managing partnerships and connectivity projects.
- At least 2 years of team management experience
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and negotiation skills.
- Strong stakeholder management and ability to work cross-functionally across both technical and commercial departments. Ability to present complex concepts to stakeholders.
- Project management skills including the ability to multi-task, prioritise effectively, and to meet deadlines
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English is a MUST. Any other European languages are very welcome
- Drive and resilience, with ability to work under pressure and deal with ambiguity
- A rewarding Compensation package! 💥 Prime Plus membership, competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible benefits, performance-based bonuses, birthday day off, discounts and partnerships, relocation support and the possibility of choosing your equipment and, even better, keeping it for free after 3 years.
- Continuous learning to fuel your growth and explore new horizons! 📚 Learn and grow with free Coursera access, soft skills workshops, tech training, leadership development, and more. Plus, enjoy a great onboarding program.
- Grow opportunities to empower your career, and unleash your potential! 🚀 Personalised career paths and the eVOLVE Program will help you discover, grow, and thrive. Internal mobility opportunities let you pursue horizontal career changes and promotions.
- Your Well-being is our Priority. Embrace Freedom and Flexibility! 💙At eDO, we value flexibility, employee care, and transparency. We offer a hybrid home-office model focused on outcome, not time-in-seat. You’ll be able to find the right work-personal life balance that suits you best.
- Work hard, party hard! We believe in having fun and connecting with colleagues! 🎉 Join eDO for after-work events, padel tournaments, parties, and more. Create communities based on your passions, like sports and music. Come to work as you are, with no dress code, and enjoy free fruit, coffee, and tea at our offices.
- Enjoy a dynamic and healthy environment! 💫 Be innovative, take risks, and share your ideas. Our diverse and open-minded teams support high performance, learning, and growth. You’ll work in an Agile Mindset environment with recognition at our core.