Job Description

Posted 3 months ago

As you contemplate your future, you might be asking yourself, what’s the next step? Start your journey with us!

We’re seeking an Accommodation Connectivity Manager to join our Accommodation team in Barcelona (hybrid) to provide the widest accommodation-based travel offers at the best price for our customers, and we have built a fantastic team to do this. If you’re ready to soar, we’re ready to take you there.

Why eDreams ODIGEO

Join the world’s leading travel subscription platform and one of the largest e-commerce businesses in Europe.

Millions of customers every year across 44 markets – 5 brands – 7M members in Prime

More than 100 million searches per day – Up to 6 billion daily AI predictions[e1]

Over 1,600 employees – More than 60 different nationalities from all continents – 99% permanent contracts – 36 average age

We’re a leading travel tech company, revolutionizing the travel booking experience through our consumer insight, innovative technology, market leadership, and Prime, the world’s first travel subscription program.

What you will do:

Reporting to the Head of Inventory Strategy your main goals will be:

Role Mission

The Accommodation Connectivity Manager is responsible for leading the strategy, development, and management of Accommodation supply connectivity. Leading a team of 2-3 Connectivity Specialists, this role focuses on optimizing, enhancing and expanding integrations with connectivity partners, including channel managers, switches / aggregators, bedbanks, and other accommodation technology partners to ensure seamless connectivity, increased efficiency, and improved accommodation partner performance.

Working hand in hand with the Inventory Commercial teams and Supply Product teams, you will be responsible for delivering the connectivity projects to achieve the commercial goals of the Accommodation area.

The Role’s Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Strategic Leadership & Partnership Development

Define and execute the connectivity strategy to enhance accommodation content acquisition, integration, and management – both for dynamic and static content.

Build and nurture relationships with key hotel technology providers, including channel managers, switches, bedbanks, and static content providers.

Identify and evaluate new connectivity opportunities to expand the organization’s accommodation inventory. Lead on the contract negotiations with new partners.

Work closely with internal teams (Product, Sales, Account Management and Operations) to align connectivity initiatives with business objectives and build the associated enhancement plans and roadmaps.

Technology & Integration Management

Oversee the integration process of new connectivity solutions, ensuring seamless API connections from the business perspective.

Collaborate with the Product teams on new initiatives to improve the Accommodation supply integrations.

Monitor and optimize API performance, troubleshooting connectivity issues with internal teams and external partners.

Operational Efficiency & Performance Optimization

Drive operational excellence by improving automation and efficiency in Accommodation supply connectivity.

Establish best practices for onboarding and maintaining connected accommodation suppliers within the platform.

Analyze connectivity data to optimize booking conversion, reduce errors, and enhance partner experience.

Work closely with the account management teams to maximize the value of connected partners.

Market & Industry Insights

Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape in the hotel distribution and connectivity space.

Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and partner meetings to foster relationships and promote innovation.

Provide insights and recommendations on improving connectivity performance based on market intelligence.

Team management

 Lead and coach a small team of Connectivity Specialists, providing the required support and training to ensure ongoing development Define the targets / KPIs for team members and drive high performance

What you need to succeed:

Job Requirements

Bring your unique perspective, speak up, and offer disruptive solutions. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow while making a real impact on our team. Here’s what you need to succeed:

Bachelor or Master degree, preferably in business or tech related fields

At least 8 years of work experience in a similar role. Experience in an OTA, travel technology provider, or hospitality tech company with hands-on experience with XML/API-based hotel connectivity solutions.

Experience in the hotel industry is a must, including experience with hotel distribution systems and knowledge of OTA standard API. 

Proven leadership experience in managing partnerships and connectivity projects.

At least 2 years of team management experience

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and negotiation skills.

Strong stakeholder management and ability to work cross-functionally across both technical and commercial departments. Ability to present complex concepts to stakeholders.

Project management skills including the ability to multi-task, prioritise effectively, and to meet deadlines

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English is a MUST. Any other European languages are very welcome

Drive and resilience, with ability to work under pressure and deal with ambiguity

What’s in it for you?

The best talent deserves the best benefits

At eDO, we want you to be a part of our success story and great culture. Here’s what we offer:

A rewarding Compensation package!