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OTA & Distribution Executive

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 5 days ago

Catalonia Hotels

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Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time hours.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Barcelona for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

· The opportunity to join one of the leading Spanish hotel chains, with an international presence and ambitious growth plans.

· A role with real exposure to global partners and direct participation in decisions and actions that impact the business.

· Cross-functional work with Digital, Sales, Marketing, Systems, and hotel teams at a global level.

· A dynamic, collaborative environment oriented toward continuous improvement, with space to propose, learn, and take on new challenges.

· Permanent full-time contract, offices in the center of Barcelona, hybrid work model, flexible schedule, intensive working day on Fridays, and employee benefits.

Requirements

What we're looking for

We are looking for someone who makes things happen: an organized, decisive person with a business vision, who cares about details, communicates clearly, and enjoys building relationships of trust with our partners.

• 1-2 years of experience in the field of hotel distribution, e-commerce, Revenue Management, reservations, or account management; experience in a hotel chain or OTA will be valued.

• Knowledge of the hotel distribution ecosystem and familiarity with extranets, channel managers, etc...

• Autonomy, digital curiosity, a collaborative attitude, and results orientation.

• Commercial and analytical profile, with the ability to interpret data, detect opportunities, and convert them into concrete actions.

• Excellent communication and relationship management skills with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and perform rigorous follow-up until resolution.

• Proficiency in Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.

• High level of English, both spoken and written.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of SAP TMS for Hotels will be positively valued.

The role

At Catalonia Hotels & Resorts, we are looking to hire someone with a commercial vision and analytical capacity to drive the performance of our indirect distribution channels. You will be part of the Distribution team and will contribute directly to maximizing the visibility, sales, and profitability of our portfolio across the main distribution channels.

This will be a position highly connected to the business: you will manage the operational and commercial relationship with partners, keep information in their systems updated, activate growth opportunities, and coordinate the resolution of incidents. If you are motivated by working in a dynamic and results-oriented environment, we want to meet you.

What you'll do

· Manage the day-to-day operations of the main OTAs and other indirect distribution partners, ensuring agile execution aligned with the company's commercial strategy.

· Act as the corporate point of contact for account managers and local teams of the partners, coordinating needs, opportunities, and follow-ups with hotels and internal areas.

· Ensure the correct loading of inventory, rates, restrictions, policies, and commercial configuration in connectivity systems and extranets.

· Review, propose, and activate campaigns, promotions, and other commercial actions, evaluating their fit, conditions, and expected impact.

· Detect, investigate, and resolve incidents related to intermediated sales.

· Follow up on production, conversion, visibility, distribution cost, and main KPIs for the assigned clusters; identify deviations and opportunities for improvement.

· Support the preparation of commercial meetings and business reviews with channels, providing analysis, learnings, and action plans.

· Collaborate closely with the Digital Sales, Commercial, and Marketing teams, as well as hotel teams, to optimize the distribution mix and maximize profitable revenue.

· Contribute to projects for process improvement, automation, connectivity, and the evolution of tools within the distribution ecosystem.

About Catalonia Hotels

Catalonia Hotels is a Spanish hotel chain founded in 1985, headquartered in Barcelona. It operates over 80 hotels across Spain, Europe, and the Caribbean, offering a range of services from urban and resort hotels to golf and spa properties. The company is a significant player in the Spanish hospitality industry, with a strong presence in major tourist destinations and business cities.

In Spain, Catalonia Hotels has a substantial footprint with properties in key cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and Valencia, as well as popular holiday destinations like the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands. The company is known for its focus on quality service and guest satisfaction, and it actively recruits for a variety of roles, from front-of-house and housekeeping to management and corporate positions. For international professionals, Catalonia Hotels offers opportunities to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment, with many hotels catering to international clientele, and the company values language skills and cross-cultural experience.

Industry
Hospitality
Founded
1985
Employees
5,000–10,000
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid, Seville and 5 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • Catalonia Hotels is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, and has a strong presence in major Spanish cities and tourist destinations, offering opportunities across the country.
  • The company operates a diverse portfolio of hotels, including urban, resort, and spa properties, providing a variety of work environments for hospitality professionals.
  • As a family-owned company, Catalonia Hotels emphasizes a personal and service-oriented culture, which can be appealing for those seeking a more intimate work atmosphere.
  • The company hires for many roles in Spain, including front-of-house, culinary, and management positions, and it is open to international candidates with relevant experience.
  • Working in Spain with Catalonia Hotels offers the chance to live and work in popular tourist and business hubs, with a multicultural guest base.
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