Hotel Sourcing Specialist
Company: Accommodations Plus International
Location: Melville
Posted on: December 30, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Summary/Objective The Hotel
Sourcing Specialist will actively manage the hotel and ground
transportation procurement process for our clients. In this role,
responsibilities include creating hotel market analyses,
identifying industry trends, sourcing multiple destinations,
negotiating with hotels and ground transportation providers and
tracking financial data. This position is hybrid with a minimum of
3 days at our headquarters in Melville, NY after the initial few
weeks of training exclusively in office. Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Source hotels and
collect market data for clients in key destinations. Collect data
such as; hotel names, addresses, key contact information and star
ratings utilizing internal databases and internet sources. Manage
the Request for Proposal/Request for Information process through
API’s RFP platform, JET, to secure and negotiate rates, special
concessions, contract terms and conditions with hotel and ground
transportation suppliers. Research hotel options and track
collected data in Salesforce database. Analyze market trends and
conditions in order to secure the best possible scenarios for our
airlines and hotel partners. Create high quality and detailed
destination presentations utilizing Microsoft products and Adobe
programs that demonstrate savings and meet revenue goals within
established deadlines. Prepare hotel site inspection scheduling
domestically and internationally when required for customers.
Manage crewmember feedback via our online portal for assigned
accounts ensuring complaints/compliments are addressed within
airline-specific contracted Service Level Agreement (SLA).
Competencies Fluency in English required. Strong problem solving
skills Detail Oriented Negotiation skills Able to multitask and
work well under strict deadlines and fast paced environment Skilled
at managing processes Ability to positively present API in supplier
facing situations Verbal and written communication skills Ability
to work with and understand diverse cultures here and abroad An
organized self-starter who can work proactively and independently
Travel Requirements Minimal Position Type and Expected Hours of
Work Full time, Monday through Friday, during normal core business
hours, some OT expected. This position is hybrid with a minimum of
3 days at our headquarters in Melville, NY after the initial few
weeks of training exclusively in office. Supervisory Responsibility
None Compensation Good faith hourly rate for this position is
$19.50/hour. Who We Are API is the global leader for crew
accommodation solutions, and we are changing the way businesses
manage travel. Our technology platform streamlines the entire crew
planning process, making day-to-day operations more efficient and
elevating the crew layover experience. API’s proprietary
technology, mobile solutions and our experienced team are
positioned to offer our clients a complete, end-to-end platform
that integrates seamlessly into their process. We are looking for
dynamic, creative, and tech savvy individuals to join our team. If
you are passionate about hard work, providing impeccable service,
technology, and solutions to our clients then API may be a great
fit for you! Other Duties Duties, responsibilities and activities
may change at any time according to business needs. The performance
of additional responsibilities if you are designated as a Data
Protection Champion (DPC), Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) or
Information Assurance Accounting Officer (IAAO). Work Environment
This position operates in a professional office environment. This
role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers,
phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Physical
Demands The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of
this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The
employee frequently is required to stand, walk; use hands to
finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. AAP/EEO
Statement Accommodations Plus International is an Equal Opportunity
Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or
perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national
origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap,
sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic
information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected
by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is
dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring,
placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits,
employee activities and general treatment during employment.
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