Sourcing Specialist - Cruise - Accommodations Plus International : Job Details

API is seeking a full-time Sourcing Specialist to manage the hotel and ground transportation procurement process and produce high-quality destination presentations for our cruise line client.This position is hybrid with a minimum of 3 days at our headquarters in Melville, NY after the initial few weeks of training exclusively in office.Essential Functions:Source and collect hotel data in key destinationsManage the Request for Proposal processSecure and negotiate rates, services and amenities with hotels and ground transportation suppliersAnalyze market trendsProduce high quality and detailed destination presentationsManage crewmember feedbackRequired Skills, Education and Experience:Fluent in EnglishDetail-orientedAbility to multi-task and work under strict deadlinesExcellent interpersonal and integrative negotiation skillsExceptional verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work with diverse culturesSalesforce experience a plus, but not requiredHotel experience preferredTravel Requirements:MinimalPosition Type and Expected Hours of Work:Full time, Monday through Friday, during normal core business hours, some OT expected.This position is hybrid with a minimum of 3 days at our headquarters in Melville, NY after the initial few weeks of training exclusively in office.Supervisory Responsibility:NoneCompensation:Good faith hourly rate for this position is $19.50/hour.Who We Are:API is the global leader for crew accommodation solutions, and we are changing the way businesses manage travel. Our technology platform streamlines the entire crew planning process, making day-to-day operations more efficient and elevating the crew layover experience. API's proprietary technology, mobile solutions, and our experienced team are positioned to offer our clients a complete, end-to-end platform that integrates seamlessly into their process. We are looking for dynamic, creative, and tech-savvy individuals to join our team. If you are passionate about hard work, providing impeccable service, technology, and solutions to our clients then API may be a great fit for you!Other Duties:Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time according to business needs.Work Environment:This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.AAP/EEO Statement:Accommodations Plus International is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.#J-18808-Ljbffr