Account Manager - Venice

Do you enjoy taking ownership and being responsible for your own internal business portfolio? Do you thrive in building positive relationships? Can you help Booking.com's partners grow their business by providing them with analysis, growth opportunities and new products and services? If your answer is "yes", you might have the determination to be our next Account Manager to join our outstanding Partner Services team in our Venice office!Role Description:You will be supporting the Local Partner Services team in Venice. You will be 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.Key Job Responsibilities and Duties:Pro-active communication with partners in your region by telephone and by internal messaging to assist with the development of the business, also available for market visits to your designated portfolioResponsible for a portfolio of partners where you are the first point of contact, answering questions and following up when needed, also responsible of evaluating local market characteristics, trends and driversResponsible for maintaining a stable relationship with the accommodation partners (i.e. frequent performance calls and contact to ensure they offer Booking.com’s customers the best availability and competitive pricing)Be knowledgeable on Booking.com’s products so that their benefits and usage can be explained to PartnersFind opportunities for partners that will help improve Booking.com’s business by using its internal segmentation to prioritizeHelp identifying new potential partner leads and pass this leads on for further follow upResponsible for taking Customer Service issues which relate to their portfolio and solving these in the most efficient manner for the business, partner and customerSupport the organization of events, such as workshops and webinars, for partners. Also encouraged to attend in the partner events for their portfolioRole Qualifications and Requirements:Significant experience in a relevant account management/sales/business development functionProficient in spoken and written English and ItalianAffinity or experience within e-commerce and/or travel industryProactive with a sense of responsibility and can work independentlyAccurate, strong analytical skills and an eye for detailA team player, self-motivated, flexible and open to changeDriver’s licenseAvailability to travel up to 50% of your timeBenefits & Perks: Global Impact, Personal Relevance:Booking.com’s Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. Our Total Rewards are aimed to make it easier for you to experience all that life has to offer—all the messy, beautiful, and joyful bits—on your terms. So you can focus on what really matters. We offer competitive compensation as well as thoughtful, valuable, and even fun benefits that can be found here.Inclusion at Booking.com:Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: “At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn’t just create a unique 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.”Career Development Opportunities:Learn more about Your Career Journey here.Become a Mentee and benefit from a mentoring relationship with a more experienced person to help you identify and achieve your professional and personal development goals.Explore the Development ToolkitBooking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity 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 equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.Pre-Employment ScreeningIf 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 qualifications and suitability for the position.