Account Executive - Johannesburg

About Us

Booking.com is seeking a full time Account Executive for our lovely office in Johannesburg.

Data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. Innovation is everywhere. We’re the thrill of the first night in a new place, the excitement of the next morning, the friends you encounter, the journeys you take, the sights you see, and the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world!

Role Description

As an Account Executive your main task will be to provide support to new and existing accommodation partners, contacting, informing and advising them about how to meet the demands of the visitors on the Booking.com website. You will also build the accommodations webpages and train the new accommodations on how to use Booking.com’s extranet and how to use the systems that can improve their availability and supply.

Key Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Day-to-day pro-active communication with partners in your region by telephone, by internal messaging and occasionally in person to assist with the development of the business;
• Building positive relationships with partners to ensure that they offer the best availability and rate structure;
• Discuss opportunities with partners that will help improve business by using Booking.com BV’s internal tool of priority setting;
• Participation in weekly team learning in your office;
• Advise accommodation partners regarding their (potential) webpages on the Booking.com website and how they can amend data with respect to supply, availability, specials, promotions;
• Providing support to properties or Booking.com BV in building the webpage for accommodations and / or maintaining property information on the Booking.com website;
• Delivering training by phone to new and or existing properties on how to use Booking.com’s extranet and rates & availability system.

Qualifications & Skills

Benefits & Perks - Global Impact, Personal Relevance

Booking.com’s Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well unique-to-Booking.com benefits which include :

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Booking.com

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations.

Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano : “At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn’t just build an outstanding 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.”

We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Application Process

Booking.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.

Please Attach CV And Additional Documentation In English Language.

Pre-Employment Screening

If 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.

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