Manager, Savings

Summary / Objective

The Manager of Savings Performance will track and monitor API savings commitments utilizing market research reports and API intelligence to present suitable options to meet our savings commitments.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Interpret data, analyze invoices and prior airline/railway/cruise line spend. Produce COA (Total Cost of Accommodations) to establish a baseline spend.
• Maintain Savings Matrices for assigned partners, tracking hotels selected, and hotels presented against the baseline spend.
• Analyze airline spend and suggest savings options utilizing Smith Travel Research, market reports, market trends, and API intelligence.
• Support moving ideas/opportunities through client evaluation process. Deliver focused market landscape research, flight pattern analysis and contract term improvements for defined opportunities.
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets.
• Implement improvements to the savings matrix process to best serve our clients.
• Other job duties may be assigned to the Manager of Savings Performance when needed, based on the client’s or API’s needs. This will be communicated directly by his/her supervisor.

• High learning agility – you should be a fast & keen learner with the ability to pivot when research leads to a dead-end or uncovers a new tangent.
• Internally Motivated – You should be able to proactively and independently address a research‑related challenge, identify and pivot to a new method of uncovering relevant information, and actively continue your investigation until the challenge is solved.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings.
• Great attention to detail and the ability to produce high quality work.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced corporate environment.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to build strong relationships and work in a team environment.
• Ability to multitask.

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This is a full‑time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, normal core business hours. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

This is a non‑exempt position. The hourly wage ranges from $25.00 - $30.00 per hour.

This position requires minimal travel, approximately 2-5 days per year.

• Experience in the travel industry and working closely with hotels is preferred.
• Ability to positively present API in customer facing situations.
• Customer service and client relationship skills.
• Ability to work with and understand diverse cultures here and abroad.
• An organized self‑starter who can work proactively and independently.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and work as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite;
  Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Impeccable integrity, analytical skills and a strong work ethic.
• Proficiency in Salesforce platform preferred.

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!

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