G2 Travel

1 Job

1,020 Employees

About the Company

We specialize in supplying group and online distribution services worldwide to the B2B travel trade across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. With direct contracts across Europe and North America and strong partnerships in key destinations such as South America, Africa, the Middle East, Russia, Australia, and New Zealand, we ensure comprehensive global coverage. Expanding beyond group business, we now offer FIT solutions through Gemini, our future-focused hotel distribution platform. Committed to innovation, flexibility, and personalized service, we strive to build lasting and valued partnerships.

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Company Name: G2 Travel
Job Title: Destination Manager – FIT (Paris)
Job Description: **Job Title** Destination Manager – FIT (Paris) **Role Summary** Responsible for acquiring and managing hotel contracts in the Ile‑de‑France region, driving commercial performance, and ensuring optimal rates, inventory, and conditions for G2 Travel’s FIT (Free‑Independent Traveller) portfolio. **Expectations** - Secure new contracted properties and maintain existing supplier relationships. - Achieve revenue and profitability targets for the destination. - Deliver accurate performance reporting and adhere to approval processes. - Minimize booking losses and credit anomalies. - Uphold a professional company image and foster a results‑driven culture. **Key Responsibilities** - Develop and execute the annual action plan with the Regional Manager. - Negotiate exclusive rates, inventory, and contract terms (pre‑buy, overrides, etc.). - Prepare and submit monthly performance reports to senior leadership. - Conduct regular meetings with internal stakeholders and external hotel partners. - Ensure contracts pass commercial approval and data entry requirements. - Analyze product quality and performance data to inform strategy. - Manage credit terms in line with cluster payment schedules. - Reduce book‑outs and related losses through proactive problem‑solving. - Maintain expertise in the Gemini system and related IT tools. **Required Skills** - Minimum 3 years hotel contracting experience with strong negotiation capabilities. - Deep commercial understanding of hotel distribution and FIT market dynamics. - Proven ability to influence senior hotel management and owners. - Strong analytical skills for data‑driven decision making. - Excellent written and verbal communication in English; near‑native French proficiency. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with Gemini or similar booking systems. - Self‑motivated, deadline‑oriented, and able to work independently in a fast‑paced environment. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Tourism, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience). - Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Certified Hospitality Sales Professional) are advantageous but not mandatory.