Supplier Engagement Manager- Remote Opportunity!

At Apple Leisure Group we care for people so they can be their best. We deliver distinctive experiences for our guests, while providing a world of understanding and care. We strive to be the first choice in vacation travel, enriching lives and uniting the world.

Grow your career as a Supplier Engagement Manager within Vacations, one of our 14 industry-leading brands. In this role, you will be responsible for negotiating group inclusions, promotions and support for groups department needs, developing supplier relationships and groups strategies with suppliers that best enables Apple Leisure Group to gain a competitive advantage in all destinations with the focus on Mexico-Caribbean. **

A successful Supplier Engagement Manager will:**

• Own supplier relationships and be the main point person for group related questions and opportunities
• Facilitate communication and projects among two teams (Groups Department & Supplier Engagement) with the best positive impact on ALGV performance
• Analyze Groups data, share it regularly with suppliers and apply it to create win-win solutions that benefit all parties, showcase value of opportunities and persuade suppliers to engage.
• Negotiate Groups policies, Group Credit offers or promotions
• Negotiate new programs with suppliers to keep products industry leading and innovative
• Timely address turnaround issue and other challenges arising with suppliers
• Coordinate and finalize on-going team supplier trainings to ensure team members are continuously learning about products and destinations
• Contribute to the development of the unique processes for groups
• Understand Groups divisions and key processes
• Effectively communicate market trend feedback based on supplier meetings and discussions to SE & Groups Leaders
• Professionally represent ALGV by attending various supplier and industry events
• Demonstrate a commitment to ALG core values
• The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary

A successful Supplier Engagement Manager will have:

• Account management experience is preferred
• Personable interaction and ability to create and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and team colleagues
• Using knowledge and data to create win-win solutions that benefit all parties, showcase value of opportunities and persuade others to engage
• The ability to travel by air, car and train for approximately 10% of your work schedule to include international travel, travel to corporate headquarters and trade shows
• Travel industry experience and/or training is strongly preferred
• Effective negotiation/selling skills
• Strong oral and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to proactively engage with internal and external contributors to deliver desired results
• Analytical skills to work with data and make suggestions based on various reports
• Strong initiative and time management skills

Education

• Bachelor's degree (BA) from four-year college or university and two or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Computer Skills Needed to Perform this Job

• Strong proficiency Microsoft suite and ability to quickly learn analytics and reporting tools
• Experience with Salesforce product is preferred

About Apple Leisure Group

As North America’s only vertically integrated travel, hospitality and leisure management group, Apple Leisure Group is an industry innovator that combines the expertise of 14 leading brands. Our unique niche allows us the special opportunity to oversee every aspect of the travel experience, from the moment a guest books a trip to the time they return home. ALG consistently delivers exceptional value to travelers and strong performance to resort owners and partners by strategically leveraging the power of its portfolio of brands across five segments, comprising:

• Vacations: The largest seller of vacation packages and charter flights in the U.S. for travel to Mexico and the Caribbean, moving approximately 3.2 million passengers annually through well-established vacation brands
• Resort Brand Management: management of 5-star and 4-star luxury resorts within the Hyatt Inclusive Collection®
• Destination Management Services: Best-in-class destination management services provided by Amstar® DMC and Worldstar®
• Loyalty Program: Exclusive loyalty program Unlimited Vacation Club®
• Technology Solutions: Innovative technology solutions provider Trisept Solutions®, connecting over 88,000 travel agents with leading travel suppliers.

To learn more about the Apple Leisure Group advantage, visit appleleisuregroup.com. **

About APPLE VACATIONS**

The # 1 vacation brand in the world for packages to Mexico and Dominican Republic, offers the convenience of one-stop shopping. Apple Vacations® clients have access to flight, hotel, and transfers – they can also choose an all-inclusive resort where meals, drinks, and more are included - all for one affordable price. **

Our Values**

At ALG, we call our employees Colleagues, because we are more than just employees. We care for people so they can be at their best, we provide a world of understanding and care, and we deliver distinctive experiences for our guests. Our Values, by which we operate:

Empathy

• Integrity
• Respect
• Inclusion
• Experimentation
• Well Being

ALG’s Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Living our purpose of caring for people so they can be their best means that we are committed to a workplace culture grounded in diversity and inclusion where Colleagues feel welcome and encouraged to fully participate in the organization. With the value of INCLUSION, we respect all the ways our Colleagues are individually unique and foster creativity and engagement in respectful environments. **

Benefits At a Glance (US)**

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package to our U.S. based employees:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Corporate Wellness Program
• Travel Discounts & Deals
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks.