About the Role
In this position, you drive the RFP Process towards the set goals and revenue targets.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the global RFP cycle and workflow with the Manager RFP Programs.
- Support with various RFP tasks in the preparation of the new RFP corporate & consortia season.
- Add corporate, consortia, and other RFP offers in Cvent Transient, control the process, and manage data in Cvent Transient and other RFP-relevant platforms.
- Support member hotels with problem-solving between corporate accounts and Cvent Transient.
- Build relationships with member hotels and serve as the main point of contact for hotels in RFP management.
- Coordinate Cvent optimizations and fix system issues with Cvent’s support team.
- Support Manager RFP Programs with positioning member hotels within different corporate programs.
- Work closely with the Design Hotels Distribution Team to ensure correct rate loading.
- Manage the ticketing system with the Manager RFP Programs.
- Organize, lead, and take minutes in the Business Travel Call.
- Prepare production figures and gather data from various sources, including Tableau.
- Prepare presentations for RFP, Sales, and Travel Trade Marketing.
- Assist in gathering and organizing market research data to identify industry trends, competitive insights, and opportunities for growth within the travel trade segment.
- Support Manager RFP Programs with Salesforce.
- Control the implementation process of new member hotels.
- Support year-end RFP analysis, support the delivery of Membership Services, and contribute to cross-departmental projects and synergies.
Requirements
- Hospitality background is essential.
- Sales experience would be a bonus.
- Team player with excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Strong project coordination, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing deadlines.
- Strong analytical and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Proactive, solution-oriented self-starter who takes initiative and identifies practical solutions.
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and a self-starter; able to work both independently and in a team.
- Demonstrates reliability and builds effective relationships with internal teams, member hotels, and external partners.
- Proficiency in MS Office (particularly Excel).
- Experience working with Keynote is beneficial.
Skills
- RFP management
- Cvent Transient
- Salesforce
- Tableau
- MS Office
- Excel
- Keynote
- Project coordination
- Planning
- Organizational skills
- Analytical skills
- Administrative skills
- Time management
- Prioritization
Location
- Berlin
Work Type
- Full-time
- Monday to Friday
Experience Level
- Mid-level
Benefits
- Great experience in the niche market of luxury boutique hotels
- Working in a motivated and international team from over 39 countries at the global Headquarters of Design Hotels™ located in the creative Media Spree area in Berlin
- Great benefits at member hotels and brand partners from employee discounts to special offers, including Marriott Explore rates
- Career development opportunities in an international company
About the Company
- Design Hotels GmbH (www.designhotels.com) is a full-service hospitality consultancy, offering customized services to its member hotels.
- Under the brand Design Hotels™, the company represents and markets a curated selection of currently more than 300 luxury hotels in over 60 countries.
- Member hotels are independently owned but united by a commitment to individuality, progressive design, and cultural authenticity.
- Design Hotels™ embodies the most advanced ideas in the hospitality industry and offers discerning travelers new opportunities and inspiration for both a more conscious travel and lifestyle.
- The company has its headquarters in Berlin and branches in Los Angeles, New York, London and Singapore.
- Since March 2021, Design Hotels GmbH is part of the Marriott International portfolio.
- Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed.
Equal Opportunity
- Design Hotels™ is an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and practice inclusivity. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and our business needs only.
- Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
