Partnerships Manager – Hotels
The objective is to increase the conversion of high-spending guests from both accommodation and non-accommodation partners to Bicester Village. The role involves managing a portfolio consisting of UK-based local hotels, hotel chains, serviced apartments, and other accommodation providers. Additionally, the role includes prospecting for partners within allocated segments while working collaboratively with the Senior Business Development Manager. The time split is 50% for Local Accommodation and 50% for Non-Accommodation partners.
What you will be doing
The key responsibilities of this role will include some or all the following:
- Account manage a portfolio of Accommodation and other appointed Partners. The time split is 50% for Local Accommodation and 50% for Non-Accommodation partners.
- Develop relationships with the key contacts at the Hotels (Concierge, Reception, PR, Sales & Marketing, Groups & Events, Operations, GM) – a 360-account management approach.
- Deliver key selling points about the Village by personally visiting each of the Hotels on a regular basis (the number of visits agreed in line with goals).
- Identify and develop marketing opportunities for increasing the visibility of Bicester Village at the Accommodation and other Partners, such as social channels, website, apps, newsletter, brochures, displays, posters, television offerings, installations, etc.
- Work closely with Marketing content team on all Accommodation and other partners marketing assets.
What makes you special
Bicester Village are looking for an individual who can display the following experience and skills:
- Due to the nature of the role you must be able to drive and have access to a car.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the travel or hospitality industry.
- Partnerships, Sales, Digital Marketing experience and experience of working with Luxury hotels would be a plus.
- Knowledge and experience of working with Countly side Luxury Hotels, Middle East, Indian, US markets would be a plus.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills – builds strong and lasting relationships with key partners and colleagues.
The Bicester Collection are the worlds’ leading luxury shopping destinations, and they are committed to creating magical and memorable experiences for guests. Taking the name of the founding Village, The Bicester Collection distinguishes the 11 Villages in Europe and China as one collection of destinations for guests, brand partners, travel and tourism partners, corporate and financial media, and internal teams.
