• Responsible for negotiating and contracting competitive rates, space and terms and conditions within agreed targets and deadlines at 3-5 star hotels in Spain and Portugal for all the brands of theTravel Corporation (Trafalgar Tours, Insight Vacations, Contiki Holidays, Grand European, Brendan Vacation, Uniworld Cruise Lines and Travel Corporation Asia)• Develop and nurture good relationships with suppliers.• Research and inspect all hotels in my area to be kept update with the… Show more • Responsible for negotiating and contracting competitive rates, space and terms and conditions within agreed targets and deadlines at 3-5 star hotels in Spain and Portugal for all the brands of theTravel Corporation (Trafalgar Tours, Insight Vacations, Contiki Holidays, Grand European, Brendan Vacation, Uniworld Cruise Lines and Travel Corporation Asia)• Develop and nurture good relationships with suppliers.• Research and inspect all hotels in my area to be kept update with the product, quality and service standards of the contracted hotels and possible new hotels and locations.• Organize Business Trips to the relevant area with a view to successfully negotiating and signing all paperworks and contracts face to face.• Keep abreast of market trends in my area• Managing a Contracts AssistantACHIVEMENTS• Successfully terminated two contracting Seasons.• Built important relationships with the suppliers• Good Knowledge of the Hotels and the Market trends in Spain and Portugal Show less

• Negotiating rates and confirming the adequate space with hotels on behalf of Trafalgar, Insight, Grand European, Contiki, Eastern and Israeli division• Finalizing the contracts required for ad-hoc Asian groups and assuring the best possible terms• My areas of responsibility are Spain, Portugal, Morocco, French Riviera (Monaco, Cannes and Nice) and Scandinavia. I’ve also dealt with Italy and other locations in South France

• Bills of Materials management• Purchase orders issuing• Reporting activities related to stock and wastage analysis• SAP user

‘International Program’ Merchandise Hostess at the Italian Pavilion in Epcot Theme Park

‘Leonardo’s Project Scholarship’ Working Experience in Tour Operator organizing tailored holidays in Italy