Account Manager

With millions of diners, tens of thousands of restaurants, and 23+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a unique insight into the world of hospitality. We champion restaurants, bars, wineries, and other venues around the world, helping them attract guests, manage capacity, improve operations and maximize revenue.

Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global network that includes OpenTable and KAYAK's portfolio of travel brands including Swoodoo, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and HotelsCombined.

Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture. You’ll work in a welcoming and inclusive environment, and get the benefits, flexibility, and support you need to succeed.

The Account Manager leads a portfolio of restaurants and is responsible for the full customer lifecycle. From bringing the restaurants on to the OpenTable network to supporting them on how to use and get the most from being an OpenTable customer.

In This Role, You Will

Cultivate and build upon existing high-level relationships to serve as a trusted advisor to Restaurants.Assist restaurant management with configuration to optimize reservation flowComplete detailed report templates on the installation for Technical Support staff at OpenTableUnderstand customer needs and identify sales opportunities to upsell Marketing assets to restaurants.Achieve company goals and sales objectives set quarterly.Place OpenTable reservation links on customer restaurant websitesTrack weekly meeting activity in SalesforceMonthly meetings with Best-in-class membersAct as an advocate for restaurant customers and resolve cross-functional issuesAct as the high-level point of contact for restaurant customer concernsWork with the Marketing team to help craft and implement restaurant specific marketing programs and drive participation in promotional programsCollect feedback from restaurants to suggest feature and functionality requirements for product upgradesEducate operators about trends in the industry and offer rare insightLead restaurant retention rate; aid in the re-signing of customers with expired contracts

Please Apply If

Account management or equivalent experience in a restaurant/hospitality environment; validated customer service skillsA good listener, capable of understanding restaurants business objectives.Deep expertise in restaurant operations and management experience working in the restaurant marketAbility to work across many departments to take on problems and achieve resultsKeenly supervise economic and industry drivers and understand implications on the restaurant business, including identifying new business opportunitiesAbility to handle objections and comfortable with a consultative sales approachConfident in the delivery of training and speaking in front of groupsExcellent social and planning skills: task prioritization, effective time managementStrong writing, presentation and interpersonal skillsAnalytical and data driven approach for making and supporting business decisionsKnowledge of Google Suite, basic web design or html is a plusValid driving license and transportation (all business related travel expenses reimbursed)Appreciate working in an unstructured and forward-thinking environmentCollege degree preferred

This role may require travel up to 60% within the local area. If remote, travel will not be required.

Benefits

Generous paid vacationDay off on your birthdayCompany matched retirement plansHealth, dental and vision insurance plansFlexible Spending AccountsHeadspace SubscriptionDrinks, coffee, snacks, gamesFlexible hoursUniversal Paid Parental leave

Note

for Connecticut Residents : To receive estimated salary range information for this role pursuant to Connecticut's "An Act Concerning the Disclosure of Salary Range for a Vacant Position", email CTCareers@kayak.com. You must include the name of the position in your request.

There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. The range for this United States located role is $70,000 - $80,000 .

In addition to a competitive base salary, roles are eligible for additional compensation and benefits including: commission-based compensation; health benefits; flexible spending account; retirement benefits; life insurance; paid time off (including PTO, paid sick leave, medical leave, bereavement leave, floating holidays and paid holidays); and parental leave and benefits.

Diversity and Inclusion

We aspire to have a workplace that reflects all of the diverse communities we serve. We know that when we have diverse teams we produce more creative ideas, products, and better outcomes for our team members. OpenTable/KAYAK is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for roles on our team. Whoever you are, just be you.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.#J-18808-Ljbffr