Account Manager Home - DACH (Berlin/Hamburg/Munich based)

About Us:

At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. 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!

Booking.com is seeking a full time Account Manager Home for our lovely office in Berlin/Hamburg/Munich. (This is a 2 years contract to start)

Role Overview:

Account Managers Home who are supporting the Local Partner Services team manage a portfolio of Home partners within the DACH region and they are responsible for providing them with complex commercial advice in regards to their business performance, market opportunities and a high focus on new partnership growth opportunities. You will empower partners on how to use the system, tools and available products of Booking.com BV with the goal of optimizing their performance on the platform and creating an amazing experience for customers.

Furthermore the Account Manager is expected to have a solid understanding of the vacation rental market and set up and execute new partnership strategies.

Additionally, they will work with stakeholders from central and local teams to give feedback on improvements needed on internal and external tools and products.

Key Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Pro-active communication with Home partners of your designated portfolio in the DACH region by telephone and by internal messaging, visiting partner to assist with the development of the business

• Responsible for a portfolio of Home partners where you are the first point of contact, answering questions and following up when needed, also responsible of evaluating local market characteristics, trends and drivers

• Responsible for maintaining a stable relationship with the Home partners (i.e. frequent performance calls and contact to ensure they offer Booking.com’s customers the best availability and supply in the region)

• Be knowledgeable on Booking.com’s products so that their benefits and usage can be explained to Partners

• Help identifying new potential partner leads and support the onboarding of new partners

• Working closely with the Connectivity team to share advanced knowledge of connectivity opportunities with partners.

• Participating, organizing and coordinating Tourist Trade Fair visits related to Booking Home Partners Marketspace.

• Support the organization of events, such as workshops and webinars, for partners. Also encouraged to attend in the partner events for their portfolio

Role Qualifications and Requirements:

• Knowledge about Vacation Rental market

• Significant experience in a relevant account management/sales/business development function

• Proficient in spoken and written English and German

• Proved experience within e-commerce and/or travel industry

• Proactive with a sense of responsibility and can work independently

• Accurate, strong analytical skills and an eye for detail

• A team player, self-motivated, flexible and open to change

• Driver’s license

• Availability to travel up to 50% within the DACH region

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:

• Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave

• Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country)

• Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit

Inclusion at Booking.com:

Inclusion has 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:

• Let’s go places together: How we Hire

• This role does not come with relocation assistance.

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.

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.