HIRING: Expedia Asia Pacific

Position: Market Associate

Company: Expedia Asia Pacific 

This Role based in Philippines

The Market Associate is responsible for maximizing revenues for both Expedia. & key hotel partners in the assigned region. The primary focus of this role is to aid internal management teams and key supply partners in identifying, implementing, and executing strategic initiatives which improve key business metrics, ensure Expedia's offerings are appropriately positioned to be competitive, and maximize opportunities for distribution and marketing of product offerings within the assigned region.

Market Associates will partner closely with hotel partners in an effort to:

Increase revenue opportunities

Resolve content, rate, and availability issues

Proactively secure additional inventory over high demand and compression periods

Support efforts to improve market pricing and overall inventory competitiveness

Secure value-adds and promotional offers

Assist with the management of inventory blocks and rates to ensure accuracy of data and consistent supply

Aid in business development with the acquisition of new properties and renewals

This role is internally facing, and also focuses on supporting the Market Management team through business projects and initiative implementation leveraged to improve product competitiveness and support productive revenue generation efforts in the region they support. 

Position Responsibilities

Effectively consult with hotel partners to secure competitive rates and deliver improved metrics; improve product competitiveness through effective price renegotiations
Evaluate market trends and competitor activity; provide the Market Management team with analysis and recommendations for potential actions and next steps. This includes, but is not limited to: analyzing market competitiveness reporting, prioritizing daily/weekly hotel calls, reporting and tracking progress of programs and initiatives, and analyzing their impact on market performance
Manage promotional campaigns in market, including pitching promotional opportunities to partners and soliciting deals from hotels
Work with Market Management team to develop and implement strategies which ensure competitive pricing
Maintain constant communication with Market Managers to ensure consistency of communications, partner messaging, and implementation and execution of market strategies
Develop and share best practices with Market Management teams to help optimize market competitiveness
Review the quality of rates, inventory, and content on Expedia sites against competitors
Support Market Management team with the development and delivery of partner communications
Assist the Market Management team in prospecting new hotels and/or regional chains
Participate in contract negotiations as needed.
Support the process of onboarding a new partner upon acquisition of a new property by promoting the full product suite and initiatives
Educate current partners on the full use of products and tools
Lead ad hoc projects to improve product competitiveness and support productive revenue generation efforts in the market they support; this could include, but is not limited to: implementation of new systems, work processes and/or technologies, adoption of new initiatives, gathering information regarding Expedia's competition in a market, etc.
Demonstrate the energy & drive to be a part of one of the most exciting teams within Expedia.
Other reasonable duties, as assigned

Required Skills & Experience 
Bachelor's Degree preferred; major in tourism or hospitality a plus
1-2 years of related industry experience
Hotel revenue management / reservation or account management role in another OLTA is strongly preferred
Experience in consultative sales environment preferred
Business-oriented professional with high integrity; maintains strictest confidentiality; displays initiative and innovation; exercises sound judgment
Results-focused and metrics-driven
Basic knowledge and understanding of revenue management principles and practices
Strong experience negotiating; experience effectively using a consultative selling approach
Excellent time management and follow-up skills; ability to be diplomatically persistent in challenging situations
Working knowledge of revenue and/or account management desirable
Strong experience using MS Office suite of programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc).
Sincere relationship builder; earns the confidence of others; bridges and sustains solid partnerships based on mutual support through a collaborative style
Excellent diplomatic skills; possesses the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external business partners
Ability to multi-task effectively; must be able to change gears quickly without skipping a beat
Presents ideas and directives clearly and persuasively; actively listens when spoken/presented to
Ability to effectively communicate to various levels and through a variety of communication channels
Able to work independently as well as be a team player 

Critical Competencies 

Relationship Management: Establishes and builds healthy working relationships with partners.
Solution Alignment: Evaluates rates and availability with an understanding of products, services, and the market for the purpose of obtaining favorable arrangements for Expedia.
Sales & Negotiation: Effectively works in a defined market or region, identifying prospective partners, and negotiating successfully in a constructive, consultative, and collaborative manner.
Written & Spoken Communications, Listening, and Influencing: Conveys, receives, and interprets ideas and information, presents information appropriately to a diverse range of audiences, and influences partner decisions.
Build & Maintain Teams: Encourages, motivates, and guides individuals and teams in learning and improving effectiveness and develops and improves individual, team, and organizational performance.
Strategy Execution: Develops goals, ideas and initiatives that improve the organization's performance, manage costs, and drive change at all levels.
Drive for Results: Driving high standards for individual, team, and organizational accomplishment; tenaciously working to meet or exceed challenging goals; deriving satisfaction from goal achievement and continuous improvement.

HIRING: IDC's Communications Manager

Job description

IDC Philippines seeks highly motivated individuals to join the regional Marketing team, to be based inTaguig City, Manila.

The successful individual will focus on the following:

PR/Media Relations

·         Draft key messages, talking points, media briefs, speeches, and other communication materials as needed.

·         Review and approve press releases drafted by Analysts prior to release to media contacts.

·         Manage media queries and requests by drafting messages that meet IDC's communications objectives.

·         Keep a diary of press communications activities and use it to build an editorial calendar. 

·         Roll-out AP announcements for local dispatch and adaptation via email, intranet, and other means.

·         Evaluate, organize and implement press events and sponsorships.

·         Monitor implementation of press and media coverage, thus building up IDC's corporate image.

·         Develop internal and external newsletters. 

Social Media 

·         Take responsibility for all social media activities (Twitter, Facebook, Linked In, Youtube, etc) 

·         Work with Analysts, IDC thought leaders and Clients to develop relevant content for the various IDC social media assets

·         Seek opportunities to improve the use of social media and its effectiveness by establishing and tracking key performance indicators

·         Create the content pillars and editorial content for each social media asset

Marketing

·         Create a corporate marketing strategy and implementation plan to identify opportunities for brand enhancement.

·         Deliver marketing campaigns to help increase acquisition of new clients.

·         Manage the marketing budget including seeking opportunities for external support. 

·         Act as brand custodian and support in the development of marketing collaterals. 

·         Support PR and marketing events as needed. 

HIRING: Teletech's Traffic Coordinator

Title: Traffic Coordinator

TeleTech is looking for collaborative visionary and deadline wrangler who will bring out their warrior spirit to make a global impact on how TeleTech communicates; a true strategic pioneer who thrives in the development of creative strategies and is able to transform their ideas through their passion, dedication and commitment. This candidate will join a group of communicators, designers and brand specialists to help transform the global Employee Communications department.

Position Summary:

The Traffic Coordinator  will  serve as the primary liaison to the corporate office in the United States and will ensure work flows smoothly during various stages of the design cycle and will play a critical role in solving production issues with various internal and external stakeholders. 

This position will report to the lead Traffic Manager and work closely with the Senior Art Director, Art Directors and with members of the Communications, Marketing and Recruitment teams to effectively develop and deploy on-time creative materials and assets.  This position must establish and reinforce policies and procedures to manage workflow and the use of external resources, when appropriate, that provide for the best possible client experience while driving down overall costs.

Candidate must have impeccable English speaking and writing skills along with a strong, motivational personality. The successful candidate must be able to provide exceptional attention to detail.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Interact with marketing and communications cross-organizational partners on key strategic and tactical initiatives to ensure production and fulfillment follow through

·         Traffic function responsible for  triaging, creating and updating timelines for all projects and to ensure accurate materials are delivered to the field on time and within budget

·         Support high volume of time-sensitive creative deliverables

·         Strengthen and enforce departmental processes, standards and procedures

·         Communicate to Lead Traffic Manager in order to advocate for production and fulfillment best practices

·         Support creative process re-engineering efforts; assisting various marketing, communication and advertising automation efforts/projects

·         Create weekly traffic reports and make appropriate recommendations to determine effectiveness of processes and protocols

Desired Skills and Experience

·         General knowledge/ 3-5 years experience in a creative service environment

·         2+ years in a project management role

·         BA/BS  in Marketing communications, advertising or related field

·         Ad Agency, Marketing or PR background a plus

·         Impeccable turnaround time and accuracy

·         Strong understanding of  Internal Communication channels strongly preferred

·         Copywriting and proofing proficiency

·         Vendor relationship management

·         Proficiency in triaging, managing and formulating project workflows

·         Strong English written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills

·         Working knowledge of creative applications a plus – In design, Photoshop, etc.

·         Knowledge of creative development processes, workflow management, vendor management and traffic management

·         Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize, change focus and provide context in a rapidly changing environment

·         Ability to create, implement, maintain and improve operational processes

Send resume: http://www.teletech.com/careers

HIRING: TELETECH's Traffic Coordinator

TeleTech is looking for collaborative visionary and deadline wrangler who will bring out their warrior spirit to make a global impact on how TeleTech communicates; a true strategic pioneer who thrives in the development of creative strategies and is able to transform their ideas through their passion, dedication and commitment. This candidate will join a group of communicators, designers and brand specialists to help transform the global Employee Communications department.

Position Summary:

The Traffic Coordinator  will  serve as the primary liaison to the corporate office in the United States and will ensure work flows smoothly during various stages of the design cycle and will play a critical role in solving production issues with various internal and external stakeholders. 

This position will report to the lead Traffic Manager and work closely with the Senior Art Director, Art Directors and with members of the Communications, Marketing and Recruitment teams to effectively develop and deploy on-time creative materials and assets.  This position must establish and reinforce policies and procedures to manage workflow and the use of external resources, when appropriate, that provide for the best possible client experience while driving down overall costs.

Candidate must have impeccable English speaking and writing skills along with a strong, motivational personality. The successful candidate must be able to provide exceptional attention to detail.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Interact with marketing and communications cross-organizational partners on key strategic and tactical initiatives to ensure production and fulfillment follow through

·         Traffic function responsible for  triaging, creating and updating timelines for all projects and to ensure accurate materials are delivered to the field on time and within budget

·         Support high volume of time-sensitive creative deliverables

·         Strengthen and enforce departmental processes, standards and procedures

·         Communicate to Lead Traffic Manager in order to advocate for production and fulfillment best practices

·         Support creative process re-engineering efforts; assisting various marketing, communication and advertising automation efforts/projects

·         Create weekly traffic reports and make appropriate recommendations to determine effectiveness of processes and protocols

Desired Skills and Experience

·         General knowledge/ 3-5 years experience in a creative service environment

·         2+ years in a project management role

·         BA/BS  in Marketing communications, advertising or related field

·         Ad Agency, Marketing or PR background a plus

·         Impeccable turnaround time and accuracy

·         Strong understanding of  Internal Communication channels strongly preferred

·         Copywriting and proofing proficiency

·         Vendor relationship management

·         Proficiency in triaging, managing and formulating project workflows

·         Strong English written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills

·         Working knowledge of creative applications a plus – In design, Photoshop, etc.

·         Knowledge of creative development processes, workflow management, vendor management and traffic management

·         Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize, change focus and provide context in a rapidly changing environment

·         Ability to create, implement, maintain and improve operational processes

Send your resume here: work@teletech.com

HIRING: SM Supermalls' Marketing Manager (SM City Manila)

Position:  MARKETING MANAGER (SM CITY MANILA)

Job Summary:

The Marketing Manager designs, develops, implements, and monitors advertising and marketing strategies/initiatives that increases customer traffic and sales based on comprehensive market research and understanding of the mall’s customer base. They use creativity in building interest in consumers by employing marketing techniques through various types of media. These are but not limited to mall events, advertising campaigns, implementation of system-wide requirements for promotions, activations and management directives, sponsorships, and 3-day sale.

Educational Requirements:

Marketing Managers must have a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business Administration, Communication Arts, or any 4-year related course.

Experience Requirements:

At least 5 years of relevant work experience exhaustively covering Brand Management, Media and Events Management, Advertising, Project Management, Market Research, Marketing Communications, and Retail Marketing.

Work Location:

Candidates must be willing to be assigned in SM City Manila.

Send your resume: SM Careers 

HIRING: SM Supermalls' Marketing Manager

Position: MARKETING MANAGER (SM SOUTHMALL)

Job Summary:

The Marketing Manager designs, develops, implements, and monitors advertising and marketing strategies/initiatives that increases customer traffic and sales based on comprehensive market research and understanding of the mall’s customer base. They use creativity in building interest in consumers by employing marketing techniques through various types of media. These are but not limited to mall events, advertising campaigns, implementation of system-wide requirements for promotions, activations and management directives, sponsorships, and 3-day sale.

Educational Requirements:

Marketing Managers must have a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business Administration, Communication Arts, or any 4-year related course.

Experience Requirements:

At least 5 years of relevant work experience exhaustively covering Brand Management, Media and Events Management, Advertising, Project Management, Market Research, Marketing Communications, and Retail Marketing.

Work Location:

Candidates must be willing to be assigned in SM Southmall.

Send your resume : SM Careers 

HIRING: Smart Communications' Management Trainee

Management Trainee

Job description

·         Receive training and perform duties in several departments such as Marketing, Corporate Support Group, Technology etc.

·         Learn line and staff functions, operations, management viewpoints and company policies and practices that affect each phase of business.

·         Set performance goals and objectives with Line Coach.

·         Observes and acquire knowledge of methods, procedures, and standards required for performance of role.

·         Receive training in functions and job immersion to facilitate successful skills application.

Desired Skills and Experience

·         Graduate of Business Management, Marketing and/or IT and Technology courses(From the top 20% of 2013 or 2014 Batch)

·         Has high leadership potential

·         With a well rounded mix of academic and extra curricular performance

·         Strong written, verbal, analytical and presentation skills

·         Proficient in Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint

·         Preferably with Latin honors

Send your resume: Smart Communications