Job Description Set-up and manage the hotel contracting operation in the UK. Actively contract hotels: cold calls and visits, follow-up leads, assist hotelier in website upload process. Coordinate production and training with our global headquarters in Barcelona. Analyze trends, growth potential, product gaps in the hotel industry in the UK. Design action plan for hotel contracting accordingly. Manage the P&L for the UK operations. Show high positive ROI of accommodation recruited over time. Deal with logistics of our UK operations - office lease, lawyer, taxation, administration, etc. This position requires travelling (up to 1 week per month). Country Manager, UK reports to VP of Product The position is based out of London Desired Skills & Experience We're looking for a sales superstar who is also: Big picture, strategic thinker. Passionate about the online hotel industry. MBA or equivalent industry experience. 5 years commercial experience in the online travel industry, preferably with an OTA. 2 years in a Sales Management position. Native-level English speaker. Experience with hiring, training, managing teams. Result & customer oriented Organized, paying attention to all small details Company Description Welcome to budgetplaces.com! budgetplaces.com is a leading booking website for budget accommodation worldwide. budgetplaces.com offers over 7,000 low-cost accommodation options in more than 1000 destinations The Barcelona-based company’s slogan “Save on the hotel. Spend on the fun.” is justified by an average savings of 120€ per booking with budgetplaces.com. budgetplaces.com offers the best available price for well-located budget hotels, hostels, apartments and bed and breakfasts.