Head of Distribution - Paris, France

Head of Distribution - Paris, France
£Competitive + Excellent Benefits!!

This highly successful and dynamic online travel company has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Distribution to deliver the strategic vision of E - Distribution in the UK through the effective management of 3rd party white-labels and XML.

As the Head of Distribution - France you will undertake an array of tasks & responsibilities:
* Direct a team of experienced Account Managers, Business Developers and/or alliance/partnership specialists for major accounts/alliances /partnerships
* Full HR responsibility, including any necessary employee actions
* Develop strategic direction of products for the accounts/alliances/partnerships and prioritise delivery of products and services
* Coordinate strategy and delivery across the company with product marketing and product delivery
* Manage account/ alliance /partnership P&L
* Responsible for managing the ongoing relationship with the account/alliance/partnership, including sales to the accounts
* Identify, create and manage business relationships with select companies to develop solutions and/or create complimentary products
* Define mutual goals and objectives and build awareness and support of overall strategic benefits of the alliance
* Provide for financial analysis, long-range forecasting and analysis studies associated with potential partnerships
* Establish metrics to assess the sales impact of the solutions in the marketplace and the overall success of the alliance
* Select, develop and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function

Head of Distribution - France remuneration package:
* Competitive salary
* Excellent annual bonus scheme
* Pension plan
* Private healthcare
* Life assurance
* First rate travel concessions

Head of Distribution - France skill attributes:
* Proven track record within the distribution marketplace
* Proven track record in managing teams and motivating people
* Ability to demonstrate a creative approach to winning new business and maximising revenues through existing partners
* An ability to cope with the demands of significantly fast change
* Knowledge of the white-label and B2B sector
* Knowledge of travel technology
* Knowledge of the affiliate market place
* Analytical and meticulous with extreme attention to detail
* Business awareness

To apply for this Head of Distribution - France vacancy, please contact Lisa McDonald on 020 7923 6445 or email your CV.

PLEASE NOTE! It is unlawful to employ a person in a UK-based job who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs.

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