Role Description:About Us: At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. Were the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world.Role Description:You will be supporting the Local Partner Services team in Dubai. You will be responsible for informing and consulting its accommodation partners in regards to their business performance, market opportunities and industry trends. You will empower partners on how to use the system, tools and available products of Booking.com BV with the goal of optimizing their performance on the platform and creating an amazing experience for Booking.coms customers.Key Job Responsibilities and Duties:Pro-active communication with partners in your region by telephone and by internal messaging to assist with the development of the business, also available for market visits to your designated portfolioResponsible for a portfolio of partners where you are the first point of contact, answering questions and following up when needed, also responsible for evaluating local market characteristics, trends and driversResponsible for maintaining a stable relationship with the accommodation partners (i.e. frequent performance calls and contact to ensure they offer Booking.coms customers the best availability and competitive pricing)Be knowledgeable on Booking.coms products so that their benefits and usage can be explained to PartnersFind opportunities for partners that will help improve Booking.coms business by using its internal segmentation to prioritizeHelp identifying new potential partner leads and pass this leads on for further follow upResponsible for taking Customer Service issues which relate to their portfolio and solving these in the most efficient manner for the business, partner and customerSupport the organization of events, such as workshops and webinars, for partners. Also encouraged to attend in the partner events for their portfolioQualifications & Skills:Significant experience in a relevant account management/sales/business development functionProficient in spoken and written English and ArabicAffinity or experience within e-commerce and/or travel industryProactive with a sense of responsibility and can work independentlyAccurate, strong analytical skills and an eye for detailA team player, self-motivated, flexible and open to changeDrivers licenseAvailability to travel up to 50% to countries within the Middle EastBenefits & Perks - Global Impact, Personal Relevance:Booking.coms Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive , as well unique-to-Booking.com benefits which include:Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leaveHybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country)Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet creditDiversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Booking.com:Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have been a core part of our company culture since day one. This starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations.Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesnt just build an outstanding workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Its a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech.We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.