FCM- Hotel Consultant -Remote, USA
FCM Consulting are a global business where supplier sourcing is one of several services offered to clients. Our consulting approach is to challenge the legacy travel process with our clients and build world class travel programs.
Join FCM Consulting and help leading companies, institutions and industry bodies across the globe transform their hotel and accommodation strategies. The scale of our client engagements and the way we deliver value provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance.
If you’re highly motivated and have a ‘deep passion’ for the hotel industry, then FCM Consulting is seeking you!! We’re keen to recruit a driven and ambitious Hotel Consultant to join our team.
You will be responsible for expanding and maintaining our corporate clients headquartered within the Americas region. You will be active in maintaining client engagements and providing solutions in an ever-changing industry. The FCM Consulting team serve different corporate clients across various industries: FMCG, Retail, Health, Industrial, Infrastructure & Transport, Government, Construction, Telecommunications, Insurance, and many more. Our clients are varied, however when it comes to their corporate hotel program, they all have central need to outsource their sourcing and category management plans, look for cost effective accommodation solutions for their business, take an agile approach to suppliers over 1–2-year programs.
This is an exciting role that demands strong customer engagement skills coupled with a track record of being in the hotel industry for more than 5years.
To be successful in this role you will need exceptional negotiation skills, knowledge of Cvent/Lanyon, confidently navigate data, have a strong hold on Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and have a polished communication style.
You will be a highly commercial and proactive individual with demonstrated experience in a similar position either with a TMC, Consultancy, or Buyer. General knowledge of corporate hotel procurement practices, combined with a strong understanding of the business travel industry will be highly regarded.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a key member of the FCM Consulting team, the Hotel Consultant will
- Develop, supply, and manage optimal accommodation solutions globally, while meeting and exceeding the expectations of the client
- Follow best practice in the areas of supplier sourcing, customer engagement, negotiations, data management, program reporting, and market intelligence
- Establish and drive category management plans and provide continuous sourcing, review clients’ hotel program expenditure and compliance volumes, provide recommendations of change and adjustment
- Lead client hotel sourcing activities engagements following agreed statement of works, developing business requirements and solutions
- Manage all sourcing deliverables through Cvent/Lanyon, including bid analysis, negotiations, reporting, supplier management, etc.
- Provide regular project status reports to client, FCM Consulting team, and other key stakeholders
- Ensure global best practices and standards are implemented and continue to evolve
- Manage client relationships, being the ‘primary face’ to the clients’ hotel programs throughout the engagement and/or duration of the hotel supplier term
- Team-up with high caliber FCM Consulting colleagues in day-to-day activities across the region and globally
The FCM Consulting services we offer are interconnected and business-relevant to allow our team members to make a point of difference. With industry experience that spans business consulting, corporate travel, strategic sourcing, procurement and more – the FCM Consulting team brings their knowledge, experience, and strong industry relations to every client engagement. Join our team and be part of an amazing journey in business travel consulting.
Benefits & Compensation:
- Discounted travel and fantastic incentives from the world's top travel providers
- Industry renowned social events and excellent company culture
- Exceptional career progression with opportunities across the globe
- Fast-track leadership program to develop the future leaders of our business
- Comprehensive leadership training career path support with business, product and leadership training
- Free and confidential advice from our in-house health, wellness and financial advisors
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, and stock options.
Our service continuum:
FCM’s Account Managers work within a value-adding service continuum, which ensures ongoing development and management of travel program in line with our core company objectives. These performance drivers enable FCM Account Managers, with input from our business partners, to better manage, control and improve the return on investment for our business partners travel spend. If you identify with this style of relationship and account management and feel you can make an impact, apply today and take your career to new heights.
Account Management may be where your career begins, but certainly not where it ends, prove yourself as an Account Manager and it could lead to managing a Team of FCM Travel Solutions Account Managers!
Important information about our application process:
FC USA recruitment is centralized for all of the US. This means that if you have submitted an application within the past 6 months, you don’t have to submit another.
FC USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer searching for talented people who have a desire to build a rewarding, fun, and exciting career with a company that loves to celebrate your success!
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FCTG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer searching for talented people who have a desire to build a rewarding, fun, and exciting career with a company that loves to celebrate your success!
Important information about our application process:
Any offer of employment in the USA that would require you to attend an office location or company event is contingent upon providing proof of Covid-19 vaccination prior to your start date, subject to approved medical and/or religious exemptions, in accordance with applicable law.
The role can be performed onsite, remote or on a hybrid schedule, in compliance with the Company’s Remote and Flexible Work Policy.
FC USA recruitment is centralized for all of the US. This means that if you have submitted an application within the past 6 months, you don’t have to submit another.
FC USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer searching for talented people who have a desire to build a rewarding, fun, and exciting career with a company that loves to celebrate your success!
Location: Remote, USA
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Visit us on Facebook and get up to date information on our openings and upcoming events https://www.facebook.com/fcusacareers1
FCTG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer searching for talented people who have a desire to build a rewarding, fun, and exciting career with a company that loves to celebrate your success!
