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Choice Hotels International · 17 hours ago

Account Manager, Procurement Services

North Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$74K/yr - $87K/yr

5+ years exp

Choice Hotels International is one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, and they are seeking an Account Manager for their Procurement Services department. The role involves supporting brand initiatives, optimizing vendor relationships, and driving revenue through strategic partnerships.

HospitalityHotelTravel

No H1B

Responsibilities

Drive the strategic vision behind engaging the vendors in your category, growing transaction fee revenues through initiatives to grow hotel participation and augmenting the existing program with additional marketing opportunities

Optimize contract utilization rates, manufacturer and distributor agreements, as well as set overall strategic approach to utilizing relationships to further the existing partnership and sales

Manage partnership opportunities across product and service lines to achieve incremental revenue opportunities both internally and externally

Prepare quarterly/annual forecasts and performance updates as requested

Develop and cultivate relationships with internal stakeholders to maximize each vendor/revenue generating opportunity

Qualification

Procurement experienceStrategic business planningHigh-level negotiation skillsMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordDrives ResultsEnsures AccountabilityStrategic Mindset

Required

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or equivalent experience

5+ years of procurement experience

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Demonstrated experience with National Accounts focused on strategic business planning and resulting growth, with a high-level negotiation skills with proven record of developing complex agreements

Drives Results

Strategic Mindset

Ensures Accountability