Account Manager

Account Manager

 

About Us: At Booking.com, data drives our decisions

Technology is at our core

And innovation is everywhere

But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests

We’re the thrill of the first night in a new place

The excitement of the next morning

The friends you encounter

The journeys you take

The sights you see

And the memories you make

Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

 

Role Overview:

Do you enjoy taking ownership and being responsible for your own internal business portfolio

Do you thrive in building strong relationships and inspiring partners about new products and services

If your answer is “yes”, you might have what it takes to be the next Account Manager at our amazing Shanghai Office!

Key Job

and Duties: 

• You support Booking.com BV; you are responsible for informing and consulting its accommodation partners in regards to their business performance, market opportunities and industry trends

  You will empower partners on how to use the system, tools and available products of Booking.com BV with the goal of optimizing their performance on the platform and creating an amazing experience for Booking.com’s customers.

• Communicating effectively: you can clearly express ideas and information to others and flex your style according to the specific situation and audience

• Managing your market: you excel at evaluating local market characteristics, trends and drivers, and you effectively prioritize and manage the performance of a portfolio of accounts to business value

• Identifying and articulating Partner needs: you are capable to create value for Partners by identifying, clarifying and prioritizing partner needs

• Formulating and positioning solutions: you enjoy creating “win-win” value for partners by matching needs to relevant offerings and presenting these in compelling ways

• Gaining commitment: you have the capability to move partner conversations forward and lead conversations to a successful outcome

• Representing Booking.com: you can exhibit professional behavior and act as a role model of the Booking.com values before, during and after interactions with partners

• Self-awareness, managing and developing yourself: you have the capability to achieve business goals and make the difference in interacting with partners by recognizing the emotions of oneself and of others and to use this information to guide thinking and behavior

Qualifications & Skills:

• 4 years of experience in a relevant account management function;

• Fluent English and Chinese speaker and writer;

• Affinity/experience within e-travel and/or hotel/travel industry;

• Pro-active, sense of responsibility, friendly and can work independently;

• Accurate, strong analytical skills and an eye for detail;

• Team player, motivated, flexible and open to change;

• Positive attitude;

• Hotel School or University background preferred;

• Availability to travel 50% of the time;

• You already live in China and do not require a work permit sponsorship to work in China.

 

Benefits & Perks - Global Impact, Personal Relevance:

 

Booking.com’s Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about

but also about

We offer a competitive compensation and

package, as well unique-to-Booking.com

which include:

• Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave

• Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country)

• Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit 

 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Booking.com: 

 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have been a core part of our company culture since day one

This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations. 

 

Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: “At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn’t just build an outstanding workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone

Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do

It’s a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech.” 

 

We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other

and privileges of employment.

 

Application Process: 

• Let’s go places together: How we Hire

• This role does not come with relocation assistance.

 

Booking.com is proud to be an

workplace and is an affirmative action employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status

We strive to move well beyond traditional

and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.

 

Pre-Employment Screening

If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law

Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your

and suitability for the position.