About the company

About Us

Hostelworld Group PLC a ground-breaking social network powered OTA focused on the hostel market, with a clear mission to help travellers find people to hang out with. Founded in 1999, we’re a well-known trusted brand with 240 team mates across 11 countries; hostel partners in 180 countries; and a strong commitment to building a better world in all that we do. In particular, our focus in the last few years has been on improving the sustainability of the hostelling industry, through our membership of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC); our active involvement in the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI); our partnerships with Bureau Veritas to establish emissions benchmarks for the hostelling industry; and our recent partnership with the South Pole to offset all our greenhouse gas emissions in 2021 and 2022.

You can read more about our story here: About Us – Hostelworld (hostelworldgroup.com)  Hostelworld is listed on the London Stock Exchange, Dublin Euronext and is an Investors in Diversity accredited employer.

Job description

Who You'll Work With

The Market Manager is an experienced member of the Markets Team. The role will report to the Area Manager and has ownership of key cities or countries within the market. Where business and market conditions allow the Market Manager manages the executives who provide support for their area of the market. This involves providing coaching and mentoring executives on a day-to-day basis. This role requires the ability to use all of the reporting tools available to identify potential opportunities and solve more complex cases. The Market Manager has the ability to work on own initiative with only a moderate level of guidance required from the Area Manager.

What You'll Do

• Full ownership of key cities/countries within the market.
• Responsibility for improving performance and competitiveness of assigned destinations
• Management and coaching of Market Executives according to business requirements.
• Adoption of Hostelworld Products and Promotional Rates within any assigned destinations or across the market as required.
• Provide clear and detailed reports in relation to destinations they have responsibility for as well as contributing to the Weekly     Report as required.
• May champion a particular business area across the wider business and reports on same.
• Successful delivery of GMT OKR’s

Skills & experience

Experience & Qualifications:

•Minimum of 3 years’ working experience in the online travel agency or travel related company

Knowledge & Skills:

• Commercially minded with proven track record in solving complex cases.
• Native-level fluency in Japanese and fluency in English, with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical abilities with a proven capacity to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable business strategies.
• Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to construct and deliver clear, persuasive arguments.
• Proven strategic project management skills, with experience leading complex projects and initiatives.
• Extensive industry expertise, particularly in conducting market analysis and applying these insights to develop strategic initiatives.
• Experience in international markets, particularly in Japan, with a successful track record in managing business operations and     negotiations.
• Highly driven and a committed team player, with outstanding interpersonal and client relation

How to apply

Please send your CV and a short self-introduction in English and Japanese to Ms.Paloma Meng at paloma.meng@hostelworld.com.
Our people are key to our success. Our talented and diverse teams reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we operate. Everyone brings different perspectives and experiences; you don’t have to meet all the requirements listed above to apply for this role.