Assistant Distribution Manager

Assistant Distribution Manager Imperial London Hotels 40 Hours (5 Days out of 7 Days, Monday to Friday) Office Hours: 09:00 until 17:30, occasional out of hours support as needed £32,000.00+ Benefits Are you currently working in the hotel distribution space and feel like every day is the same? Do you often think that there is a better way of doing things but dont have the power to make the change, or feel that you cannot test and learn new tools or ideas? Do you want to share your knowledge and help others grow whilst continuing your own learning? Are you ready for the next step but have nowhere to progress to? If yes, then we want to hear from you! We are Imperial London Hotels, and we want to rewrite the traditional hospitality mentality. We are looking for an Assistant Distribution Manager with a like-minded individual, with an entrepreneurial spirit and preferably a strong distribution background to join us, supporting the Distribution Manager and team as we embark on a transformation journey for our family of hotels. We have been around for a long time (over 185 years in fact!) and we are now beginning our next chapter with a purpose to put authentic London experiences and memorable stays within everyones reach but to do this we need to make sure we are reaching the right people, and this is where you come in! This is a unique opportunity to meaningfully contribute to the growth and establishment of the distribution function, from the technology we need to the people we bring in. We have big plans across the group, and we need someone who shares our excitement in profound change, whilst being able to stay true to our core values. Attention to detail and process is key to this role, as is being able to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders, making no two days the same. We believe in growing our people as well as our business so we need someone who has a genuine interest in helping others to be the best they can be. If you are looking for a role where you can challenge yourself and the status quo, where asking why is encouraged, and where you can affect real change within the company for our people and guests. Key Duties will include: Monitor/ review and spot-check systems and connectivity for all ILH properties Onboard new partners and suppliers Troubleshooting system and rate failures Assist properties with rate/ room type queries Identify rate parity issues and bring them to the attention of the suppliers to resolve Manage a small team to ensure high-quality and timely work is completed, with an active role in developing their skill set Stay up-to-date with any impacting system changes or scheduled downtimes, and communicate this to the affected departments General ad-hoc tasks that support the smooth delivery of rooms, rates and bookings over all interfaces Deputising in the absence of the Distribution Manager What wed like from you Minimum 2 years of previous experience in a tech-driven role Great attention to detail Analytical Solutions-based mindset Problem-solving skills Strong communicator Desirable attributes: Previous experience in hotel or supplier distribution (in the last 3 years) Degree or equivalent in an IT/ systems discipline Familiar with PMS, CRS, channel manager and associated systems, ideally Amadeus environment What you will get in return Holidays 28 (inc. of bank holidays) pro-rota increasing with length of service up to 33 days Free meals on duty Uniform & dry-cleaning Workplace pension scheme £300 Refer a Friend Scheme Employee recognition Employee awards Social events Interest-free Season Ticket Loan / Travelcard Loan 50% discount to friends and family in our hotels on hotel rooms & 20% discount in our restaurants (subject to availability) Local discounts at Gym, Dry Cleaners, Bowling and Restaurant outlets Shopping discounts across several high-street brands and online retailers Mental health first aiders support & well-being Employee Assistance Programme- Supported by Hospitality Action Career & Development Benefits: Training and development through our Imperial London Hotels Academy Access to fully funded apprenticeships (subject to eligibility) £1,000 for your chosen course for development once you complete our Buddy programme (subject to eligibility) Access to Supported Study Scheme (subject to eligibility) Annual Free English Course accredited by UCL Centre for Languages & International Education Opportunity to explore other roles within Imperial London Hotels after 1 year of service Extended Benefits: Technology Scheme (subject to eligibility) Cycle to Work Scheme (subject to eligibility) Workplace Nursery Scheme (subject to eligibility) Electrical Car Scheme for senior management positions only (subject to eligibility) TPBN1_UKCT