Contracting & Reservations Manager at Intrepid

, , Uzbekistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supplier Management, Negotiation Skills, Contracting, Procurement, Trip Pricing, Commercial Skills, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Process Improvement, Travel Operations, MS Office Proficiency, Central Asia Knowledge, Relationship Building, Booking Management, Experience Curation, Deal Securing

Industry

Travel Arrangements

Description

We’re excited to expand and open a local office in Tashkent, Uzbekistan – and you can be a part of this fantastic core team!As our Contracting & Reservations Manager, you’ll be at the heart of delivering amazing trips - responsible for pricing, curating a portfolio of suppliers and experiences, and managing all bookings across Central Asia.You'll secure the best deals, negotiate competitive rates, and build trusted relationships with our local suppliers. You’ll collaborate with the Sales and Operations teams to gather trip insights and ensure accurate supplier information for itinerary creation. Managing contracts and supplier records will be a pivotal part of your role, keeping everything up-to-date and aligned with our standards. Reporting to the Country Director (General Manager), you'll also work closely with our Global Contracting team to implement procurement and pricing practices within our Uzbekistan Country Office.In addition, you'll oversee the Reservations process - ensuring all services including accommodation, transport, and activities are booked efficiently for our trips across Central Asia. You’ll continually enhance our reservation processes, providing our suppliers and Tour Leaders with the right information at the right time. This is a full-time permanent position based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, requiring some flexibility in work hours due to the operational nature of the role. Some of the experience you’ll bring may include: Proven experience in managing tourism-supplier relationships, including cost negotiation, contracting, procurement and trip pricing within the travel industry Outstanding commercial, pricing, analytical, supplier management and negotiation skills Proficient in Central Asia trip operations, with extensive knowledge of local products, suppliers, and destinations. Excellent communication skills. Passionate about implementing and improving processes. Proficiency with travel-related systems and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

As the Contracting & Reservations Manager, you will be responsible for pricing, curating a portfolio of suppliers, and managing all bookings across Central Asia. You will also oversee the Reservations process to ensure efficient booking of services for trips.