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Join the elite team at Mr & Mrs Smith as a Senior Hotel & Villa Curator and shape the future of luxury travel in The Americas
Overview
Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Remote (US based)
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Expires Expires at anytime
Mr & Mrs Smith is a renowned leader in the luxury travel sector, offering a curated collection of exquisite hotels and villas around the globe. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a visionary company that defines sophistication in travel.
Role Summary:
- Contract an exclusive portfolio of hotels and villas across The Americas.
- Perform on-site property evaluations and maintain high standards in the selection process.
- Engage in networking events and tradeshows representing Mr & Mrs Smith.
- Collaborate with teams to identify business opportunities and ensure the success of new properties.
- Regularly travel to meet and exceed monthly targets.
Role Requirements:
- Passion and understanding of the Mr & Mrs Smith brand ethos.
- At least 7 years of experience in senior-level negotiation and hotel contracting within the luxury travel industry.
- Strong commercial and analytical skills.
- Extensive network within boutique or luxury hotels.
- Capability to drive projects and strategy implementations effectively.
- Knowledge of hotel distribution, rates, and inventory management.
- Fluency in Spanish is highly desirable.
- Valid driver's licence with the ability to drive domestically and internationally.
The organisation - Mr & Mrs Smith is a global luxury travel business that offers a curated collection of hotels and villas. We are looking for a Senior Hotel & Villa Curator Partnerships to join our team. This role is remote and US-based.
The role - The Senior Hotel & Villa Curator (SHVC) will play a pivotal role in contracting a curated portfolio of hotels and villas across The Americas. As the on-the-ground representative for Mr & Mrs Smith in the region, the SHVC will personally visit and review properties, and actively participate in networking events and tradeshows. This role involves close collaboration with the Curation team and the Regional Hotel & Villa Partnerships Manager to identify and convert business opportunities, prioritize onboarding, and drive the commercial success of newly launched properties.
Job requirements - The ideal candidate should have an in-depth understanding and respect for the brand, a high level of commercial acumen, and an analytical and commercial mindset. At least seven years of experience in senior-level negotiation and hotel-contracting experience, preferably within boutique or luxury travel is required. The ability to travel regularly to meet monthly expectations and targets is a must. The candidate should have an established network of boutique or luxury hoteliers and industry contacts. The ability to work in a fast-paced team, prioritising a busy workload, identifying and implementing effective strategies once stuck on a launch is required. An understanding of hotel distribution, rates and inventory management is a must. Fluency in a second language is required, ideally Spanish. A driving licence and the ability to drive cars domestically or internationally is also required.
Benefits - The role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with a passionate team. The candidate will have the opportunity to travel regularly and meet industry contacts. The role also offers the opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of the company.
