Project Manager Indirect Distribution FMX

The Indirect Distribution team optimises Accors indirect distribution ecosystem by managing GDS connectivity corporate and agency distribution tools strategic partner relationships and the commercial frameworks that drive profitable business to our hotels. Within this team the Project Manager leads key projects supporting the indirect distribution strategy and coordinates the business operations related to GDS contracts and partner engagements (around two thirds project management one third budget and financial follow-up). The role is part of Global Sales & Revenue working with Accor HQ departments and business units around the world.

Projects & partner connectivity: Lead and support projects within the Indirect Distribution team to deliver the strategy of Global Sales & Revenue working closely with the TMC and Product teams:

• Manage GDS and connectivity projects end to end
• Support GDS commercial agreements and partner contract discussions (GDS IDS such as Derbysoft and RateGain)
• Contribute to the development of travel agent tools and platforms (Learn with Us Travelpros Leisure Groups Online ALPP)
• Identify and drive long-term solutions to recurring connectivity issues
• Ad hoc reporting analysis and presentation preparation

Finance & budget: Management of the GDS/IDS process end to end including:

• Maintaining a monthly view of GDS and IDS fees
• Processing POs and payments for specified distribution partners via ASPEN
• Co-ordinating the feedback required for the quarterly budget reviews
• Supporting meetings with the Finance team to adjust the annual budget where needed
• Supporting the preparation of the annual budget meeting all deadlines

Communication & Support: Support the creation of material for hotels and/or other internal teams:

• Annually review and adapt the GDS media kit sharing the final version with Hotel Sales Relations for distribution
• Support hotels in responding to requests for media campaigns
• Support the ongoing analysis of media campaigns revising the guidelines for hotels and business units accordingly
• Maintain the Indirect Distribution teams SharePoint files and linked documents in Showpad

Qualifications :

• Masters degree (business school university or equivalent)
• 2 to 5 years of work experience
• First experience in project management
• Strong Excel skills (budget tracking and forecasting); MS Office to a high standard
• Fluent in English spoken and written
• Nice to have: knowledge of hotel or travel distribution (GDS TMCs OTAs airlines) experience with a purchasing/ERP tool (e.g. ASPEN SAP) first exposure to partner negotiation
• Organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Collaboration and influencing skills
• Comfortable with both operational/administrative tasks and project work
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proactivity and flexibility
• Data driven
• Positive attitude and team spirit

Additional Information :

And what about our commitments

- To the world

• Accor is committed to the world around us with a strong employer culture focused on developing our 300000 talents.
• We take a continuous improvement approach to reducing the environmental impact of digital technology across all our projects.

- To your career

• We empower all our employees to manage their work-life balance and give them the means to shape their work environment in their own image.
• Training and career paths are defined both individually and collectively so that we grow together every day.

- In practice at Accor Tech & Digital:

• Remote work in France and flexible working options: work from home from our offices or even from our hotels and coworking spaces.
• Every Wednesday afternoon dedicate your time to deep work and your personal development.
• Work in a multicultural English-speaking environment.
• Continuous improvement & training: hackathons outstanding technology partnerships dedicated talent management and our dedicated learning platform Digitech Academy with certifications.

and also

• ALL - Heartist programme: preferential rates and flash offers for unforgettable stays and experiences at all Accor properties and with our partners worldwide.
• Heartist for good volunteering programme: 1 day off per year to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• A works council (CSE) that helps fund your cultural and sports activities.
• Sustainable mobility allowance of up to 600 for using a green means of transport or 75% of your Navigo pass covered.
• 11 meal vouchers.
• Mandatory health insurance 50% funded by Accor with no additional cost to cover your dependants.
• Not to mention attractive working conditions with collaborative workspaces restaurants games and sports areas.

Your talent and motivation are our only selection criteria.
We value the richness of diverse nationalities personalities and professional backgrounds.
We adapt to the specific needs of our employees including those with disabilities.
We encourage all applications regardless of gender so dare to apply!
For us recruitment is above all about meeting people.
Does this role appeal to you Apply and we will offer you:

1. A conversation with our recruitment team to present the key aspects of the role or guide you towards a position that may suit you
2. One or more interviews with the managers and team members
3. For some roles you may also be asked to complete a test or case study as well as a questionnaire on your

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time