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senior manager, technical optimization: we are seeking a dynamic and experienced senior manager, technical optimization who is ready to join our rapidly growing technical optimization team at hotel trader.
you will oversee the technical performance of leading travel agencies, suppliers, and platforms globally and work closely with the director, technical optimization to build the department strategy.
about us: at hotel trader, we are redefining lodging distribution within the travel and leisure industry.
our focus on data-driven conversion and the integration of cutting-edge technology forms the foundation of our disruptive approach.
by automating processes and implementing innovative solutions, we are revolutionizing how accommodation is traded within a two-sided marketplace.
hotel trader is the leading global distribution platform connecting hotels and travel operators through a single, streamlined connection.
our scalable, automated solution enables direct hotel room distribution worldwide, eliminating manual processes and contracting inefficiencies.
vc-backed and founded by serial travel-tech entrepreneurs, hotel trader is a fully remote company with team members across the us, india, uk, spain, argentina, and mexico.
core values at hotel trader guide our actions and shape our culture: innovation: we foster a culture of innovation, continually seeking new ways to disrupt the lodging distribution industry through cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking solutions.
data-driven: we leverage data and insights to inform decision-making, ensuring our strategies and products are grounded in evidence and user feedback.
collaboration: we believe in the power of teamwork and diverse perspectives, promoting cross-functional collaboration to achieve shared success.
customer-centric: our customers are at the centre of everything we do.
we are dedicated to understanding their needs and delivering exceptional experiences that exceed expectations.
agility: in a fast-paced, evolving industry, we thrive on adaptability and flexibility, responding quickly to market trends and opportunities.
these values drive our pursuit to transform the lodging distribution landscape and deliver game-changing solutions to our customers.
the role: you'll take full ownership over technical optimization of travel agency, suppliers, and platform partners to understand their system architecture, technical business needs, and how to drive performance in-line with hotel trader company objectives.
on a day-to-day basis, you'll work closely with the director, technical optimization to define and execute on strategies within a fast paced and agile environment.
responsibilities: establish relationships with the technical teams and stakeholders at leading travel agencies, suppliers, and platforms globally who are connected to the hotel trader network.
analyze technical performance daily, weekly, and monthly to find gaps and opportunities with partners.
this includes ari delivery & processing, api search traffic, errors, failures, api enhancements, response times, meta-data, and other tech/data related issues.
provide strategic advice to partners and help them maximize roi in the hotel trader network by working in a consultative technical role, which will require in-depth reviews of network business intelligence, audit logs, technical performance insights, and guiding partners on how to best utilize new features launched on the platform.
respond to technical questions and requests from partners with the goal of fully automating baseline technical support for the network.
create bi dashboards and custom reports for partners to track technical performance.
work with senior leaders across hotel trader to identify successful strategies and tactics as well as developing monthly & quarterly business plans to achieve kpis.
implement creative ways to improve engagement and technical performance with partners through automation within hotel trader tools and partner facing modules.
collaborate with hotel trader leadership to share customer insights and recommend new and innovative technical solutions based on travel agency and platform partner feedback.
attend industry events, conferences, and meet travel agency partners in their hq offices to align on strategic initiatives for long-term sustainable growth.
liaison with company stakeholders across business verticals including team members in development, supply, demand, product, finance, customer support, and operations.
be a daily example of hotel trader core values and commitment to culture.
knowledge and experience: the ideal candidate will have: experience in technical api optimization within the software industry (experience in travel and tourism is a significant plus).
a proactive, self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities effectively.
solid understanding of technical optimization across api suites, platform technology, and saas type products.
practical knowledge and hands-on experience with data warehousing, data visualization, postman or other api testing/dev tools, mysql, and graphql.
strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
must be fluent in english.
a university degree (or equivalent education).
proficiency in microsoft office suite.
compensation package: competitive base salary (tbc, depending on experience).
company pension or retirement plan contribution.
health benefits package.
unlimited paid holidays.
fully remote work environment.
please submit your resume for review and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
due to the amount applicants we may not be able to provide feedback to everyone - we thank you in advance for your understanding and consideration for the role.
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