Contracts Assistant (Purchasing)

About the Company

Ask2Travel an IATA official travel agency located in Athens, Thessaloniki, and Heraklion Crete servicing both Greek and international clients, is committed to be delivering high-quality experience services in B2B, Groups, Top-Notch travelers, and yachting chartering.

Your role

We are currently seeking a Contracts Assistant with a passion for travel industry.

A Contract Assistant ensures that every contract signed by the company contributes to its goals and objectives. They supervise and manage the contract team in an organization and negotiate contracts with suppliers and vendors. Contract Assistant also draft a variety of contracts and agreements for their company. They monitor the execution, ensuring that it complies with the organization’s procedures and the industry standards. Other duties include assigning and delegating tasks. Contract Assistant advise sales and marketing teams during purchasing and sales negotiations. They also act as the point of contact between the company, its employees, vendors, and contractors.

Your Responsibilities

A Contract Assistant negotiates and manages all the contracts of a company to ensure that the business signs beneficial deals. They understand the requirements of any contract or agreement their employer is entering and advise them on how to get the most favorable terms and conditions.

Other duties and responsibilities of a Contract Assistant include:

• Developing and maintain relationships with independent hotels or hotel’s group and other travel services.
• Creating standard contracts that the company can use in its dealings. Negotiate yearly contract rates with hotels and other travel services.
• Rate shopping and comparison
• Maintain existing relationships with suppliers and create new partnerships.
• Cooperate with other departments to evaluate quality of suppliers and adjust contracting strategy accordingly.
• Analyze market trends to expand database of hotels/properties and other travel services.
• Researching business partners and their history prior to writing or signing contracts.
• Monitoring the implementation and performance of signed contracts.
• Maintaining, updating, and improving contractual records.
• Report to Contracting Manager

Desired qualifications

A successful Contract Assistant candidate will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications that typically include:

• Working knowledge of local and international contract laws and corporate hotel policies.
• Strong research skills and an in-depth understanding of financial analytics and legal agreements.
• Exceptional negotiation, persuasion, and judgment skills.
• Proficient in English and Greek, both oral and written
• In-depth knowledge of the company’s core industry, policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Attention to detail, thoroughness, and mathematical abilities.

We offer

• Excellent working environment in a fast-growing organization with passionate professionals
• Competitive compensation package
• Training & career development
• Full Time position (40 hours per week)

Send CV:  career@ask2travel.com