Senior Technical and Distribution Co-ordinator, Soweto

SUMMARY The Senior Technical and Distribution Co-ordinator will be responsible for setups for the Website Booking engine, third-party sites and all distribution sites, as well as weekly reporting.

Responsible for loading rates on channel managers such as Nightsbridge, Siteminder , GDS and Tourplan etc.

Ensuring the loading of new features and amendments of properties on all distribution sites.

Loading rates and distribution from Opera to channel managers.

Responsible for API connections

Reservation failures– investigate, action and plan avoidance.

Competencies Generic Competencies:

Attention to detail and organizational skills; personal effectiveness; communication; time management.

Timely and friendly correspondence

Service and relationship-orientated

Willingness to learn with and from others

Responsibility and reliability

Strong organizational, scheduling, and planning skills

Superior attention to detail

Adaptability and problem-solving skills

Excellent time management and prioritization skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks and requests simultaneously

Computer literate

Unique Competencies:

Trouble shooting of issues.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for API connections for all platforms

Ensure up-to-date knowledge of new industry technology available for optimal digital sales.

Communicate with Travel Support&properties on new rate codes, room types.

Assist Manager with all projects that require quick turnaround time.

Rate plan clean ups on channel managers

Build packages transaction codes on Opera/PMS.

Setup all integrated rate codes for distribution

Factual checks are done on distribution third parties

Load rates on Nightsbridge and Siteminder

Work and communicate with all distribution partners i.e Hospitality Solutions

Load room types and map rates on new distribution sites.

Assist with internal queries regards to rates, room types not being loaded.

Maintain knowledge of special/rates/offers/promotions for all market segments

Maintain knowledge of PMS and channel management systems.

Ensure any changes of dashboards/property facts are maintained and updated on integrated channels, including B2B, B2C and Brand channels.

Uploading of new images to distribution sites. Maintenance on GDS platform.

Responsible for DOT API connections

Reservation failures– investigate, action and plan avoidance.

Administration

Responsible for monthly account recon on suppliers E.g. Nightsbridge, Siteminder, Hospitality Solutions, OTA commission packs.

Assist with setup monthly history and forecast reports for the group. Opera/PMS Features– update of properties and room type features on Opera/PMS

REVIEW CRITERIA

Product and technical knowledge

Weekly reports

Rates and Inventory checks

Troubleshooting/Failures

Meeting required deadlines.

Distribution Sites updated– maintenance of distribution sites.

Accuracy and execution of a project.

ALLOCATED PORTFOLIOS AND CUSTODIANSHIPS

Sales reports

Package Building

API Connectivity

To apply for the position, please forward a motivational letter, an updated CV with a picture of yourself to

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