Sarah D. Email & Phone Number

United States

Florida, United States

St Petersburg, Florida, United States

Miami/Key West

Miami

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Market Development Manager II Tampa, Sarasota, Ft. Myers/Naples and St. Petersburg/Clearwater Regions•Build strong supplier relationships and convincingly explain the strategic benefits of the Priceline programs (opaque, merchant and vacation packages) to grow bookings, revenues and gross profit in assigned markets•Swiftly identify, prioritize, negotiate, contract and onboard non-participatory hotels•Conduct ongoing reviews of production with participating hotels and continually… Show more Market Development Manager II Tampa, Sarasota, Ft. Myers/Naples and St. Petersburg/Clearwater Regions•Build strong supplier relationships and convincingly explain the strategic benefits of the Priceline programs (opaque, merchant and vacation packages) to grow bookings, revenues and gross profit in assigned markets•Swiftly identify, prioritize, negotiate, contract and onboard non-participatory hotels•Conduct ongoing reviews of production with participating hotels and continually present strategic recommendations using a consultative approach to optimize hotel conversion and assist partner hotels in maximizing their RevPAR via the Priceline programs•Use out-of-the-box thinking to develop and implement solutions to unique challenges •Full accountability for the success of assigned markets while also having full autonomy to manage all aspects of these markets including mapping, star-rating, etc.•Routinely exercise independent discretion and key decision-making to determine market approach and opportunties for hotel supply•Assist in creating overall strategies for hotel programs by providing market specific information to Priceline senior management•Maintain knowledge of key events in assigned markets and their impact on hotel availability•Research and troubleshoot rate and availability issues preventing hotels from maximizing booking performance; e.g., problems with connectivity, rate mapping, extranet management, etc.•Ensure hotels in assigned regions implement appropriate Priceline customer procedures Show less

Greater New York City Area

Market Development Manager IArea Manager for New York City •Build strong supplier relationships and convincingly explain the strategic benefits of the Priceline programs (opaque, merchant and vacation packages) to grow bookings, revenues and gross profit in assigned markets•Swiftly identify, prioritize, negotiate, contract and onboard non-participatory hotels•Conduct ongoing reviews of production with participating hotels and continually present strategic recommendations using a… Show more Market Development Manager IArea Manager for New York City •Build strong supplier relationships and convincingly explain the strategic benefits of the Priceline programs (opaque, merchant and vacation packages) to grow bookings, revenues and gross profit in assigned markets•Swiftly identify, prioritize, negotiate, contract and onboard non-participatory hotels•Conduct ongoing reviews of production with participating hotels and continually present strategic recommendations using a consultative approach to optimize hotel conversion and assist partner hotels in maximizing their RevPAR via the Priceline programs•Use out-of-the-box thinking to develop and implement solutions to unique challenges •Full accountability for the success of assigned markets while also having full autonomy to manage all aspects of these markets including mapping, star-rating, etc.•Routinely exercise independent discretion and key decision-making to determine market approach and opportunties for hotel supply•Assist in creating overall strategies for hotel programs by providing market specific information to Priceline senior management•Maintain knowledge of key events in assigned markets and their impact on hotel availability•Research and troubleshoot rate and availability issues preventing hotels from maximizing booking performance; e.g., problems with connectivity, rate mapping, extranet management, etc.•Ensure hotels in assigned regions implement appropriate Priceline customer procedures Show less

Greater New York City Area

-Provide clients a positive professional experience while building customer partnerships through sales and support-Promote and increase reservation revenue through dedicated and consistent customer service -Support fellow team members with issues and problem solving strategies -Work directly with the tech team regarding issues impacting the site and booking processes-Actively promote and sell Tablet Plus and other exclusive programs to clients-Communication with potential… Show more -Provide clients a positive professional experience while building customer partnerships through sales and support-Promote and increase reservation revenue through dedicated and consistent customer service -Support fellow team members with issues and problem solving strategies -Work directly with the tech team regarding issues impacting the site and booking processes-Actively promote and sell Tablet Plus and other exclusive programs to clients-Communication with potential or loyal Tablet clients via email and/or phone Show less

Greater Atlanta Area

-Exhibited personal characteristics, judgment, and professional standards that serve as a role model for others.-Assisted with implementing reservations and revenue management for 104-room boutique hotel; extranet website management and monthly variance reporting.-Maintained open and two-way communication in ensuring seamless operation between various departments; Responded to complaints, service issues and other general concerns as appropriate.-Evaluated bar and front operation… Show more -Exhibited personal characteristics, judgment, and professional standards that serve as a role model for others.-Assisted with implementing reservations and revenue management for 104-room boutique hotel; extranet website management and monthly variance reporting.-Maintained open and two-way communication in ensuring seamless operation between various departments; Responded to complaints, service issues and other general concerns as appropriate.-Evaluated bar and front operation staff performances and administered recommendations for promotions, disciplinary actions, and termination of employees. Show less