Hello everybody. I'm really glad I found this thread - seems like it could become its own forum one day if enough people use it.

I'm the Business Director of Travel for PriceGrabber.com, and we're looking for an account executive to join us here in Los Angeles. We've been around since 1999, and we have about 150 employees currently. The travel side of the house is new for us, but it's not for me. I joined the company last July after working at both United and America West. We have a metasearch model, similar in idea to Sidestep and Kayak.

I'm now looking for someone to prospect new and handle current relationships primarily with airlines and online travel agents but also with some hotels. Someone with a couple of years experience is probably the right fit. Read the job posting below, and if you're interested, send me a PM.

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Account Executive, Travel

The Account Executive will be responsible for contacting, negotiating and securing partnerships via telephone and email with hotel, air, and agency partners worldwide for PriceGrabber.com’s new Travel channel. This individual will be focused primarily on the generation of new partnership opportunities along with maintaining existing relationships. This position will also have direct involvement in shaping the future strategy of the travel product. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with airline industry knowledge and experience to help build the Travel channel product from the ground up.

Responsibilities

* Develop new and manage existing hotel, air, and agency partners
* Propose, structure, and negotiate complex contracts and fee arrangements with partners
* Act as liaison between partners and internal content and technology teams
* Help shape the future strategy of the travel product
* Represent PriceGrabber Travel at various industry events, conferences, workshops and other public settings

Required Skills

* Candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills, be very organized and have the ability to efficiently handle multiple projects and accounts in a fast paced, results oriented environment
* Strong interpersonal skills, including poise, presence, and diplomacy are required
* Ability to successfully close deals with travel partners
* Understanding of the Internet and e-commerce
* Experience in the airline industry preferred
* BA/BS degree required