Job Description
About the Role
HotelJobs, a leading Destination Management Company (DMC) based in Paarden Eiland, Cape Town, is seeking a Contracts & Rates Specialist to join their team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and efficient flow of supplier contracting data and pricing information between suppliers, internal and external partners. This position offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, providing flexibility and work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities
- Supplier Contract and Rate Co-ordination: Request and review of annual and seasonal rate contracts from suppliers, review year on year increases, commission structure and terms and conditions.
- Negotiate rates, payment terms, cancellation conditions, child / guide policies and payment terms with suppliers.
- Mitigate risks through proactive validation of Contract Management Summary Notes and instruction accuracy from Product Managers.
- Proactively follow up on outstanding information and documentation from suppliers to ensure complete and timely supplier onboarding and contract loading.
- Maintain organised records of supplier contracts, rate sheets and agreements.
- Maintain up-to-date contracting templates and documentation to support efficiency and consistency.
- Assist in compiling product shelf / tariffs for agents.
- Assist Product team with requesting and tracking override agreements.
- Support negotiations with suppliers in cases of requesting better commission structures, value adds, overrides, better payment terms and cancellation terms.
- Collect; verify and track compulsory third-party additional documentation requirements for all suppliers.
- Ensure that any bottlenecks in contracting processes are speedily resolved.
- Support the sales, systems and reservations teams with contracting requirements and queries.
- Research properties and special offers available and negotiate special offers and product offerings according to market requirements.
- Correspond with suppliers on a regular basis establishing and maintaining good relationships.
Requirements
- Travel & Tourism qualification.
- At least 3 years + experience in the tour operating / DMC industry.
- Practical experience using Tourplan product set up system loading experience or Reservations FIT Tourplan (Destination Specialist / Consultant) experience.
- Practical experience reading and interpreting supplier contracts.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong analytical skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
- Good Southern Africa geographical and product knowledge.
- Excellent English language and grammar skills.
Qualifications
None specified.
Salary & Benefits
Salary details not mentioned.
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When it comes to salary expectations, it’s common for IT and computer professionals in South Africa to earn broad ranges that can vary significantly depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Typically, entry-level positions may offer salaries between R400 000 and R600 000 per annum, while more senior roles can command higher figures, often ranging from R800 000 to R2 million or more, depending on the specific requirements of the job.
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Industries that commonly employ IT and computer professionals in South Africa include the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and public sector organisations. These sectors often require specialists to design, implement, and maintain complex technological systems, ensuring they operate efficiently and securely.
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