With millions of diners, 60,000+ restaurant partners and 25+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a passion for helping restaurants thrive. Our world-class technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most – their team, their guests, and their bottom line – while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion.
Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global team that includes its portfolio of metasearch brands. Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture.
The Position
The Account Manager manages a portfolio of restaurants and is responsible for the full customer lifecycle. From bringing the restaurants on to the OpenTable network to supporting them on how to use and get the most from being an OpenTable customer.
*This is not a sales position.
In This Role, You Will
- Cultivate and build upon existing high-level relationships to serve as a trusted advisor to Restaurants.
- Assist restaurant management with configuration to optimize reservation flow
- Complete detailed report templates on the installation for Technical Support staff at OpenTable
- Understand customer needs and identify sales opportunities to upsell Marketing assets to restaurants.
- Achieve company goals and sales objectives set quarterly.
- Place OpenTable reservation links on customer restaurant websites
- Track weekly meeting activity in Salesforce
- Monthly meetings with Elite members
- Act as an advocate for restaurant customers and resolve cross-functional issues
- Act as the high-level point of contact for restaurant customer concerns
- Work with the Marketing team to help design and execute restaurant specific marketing programs and drive participation in promotional programs
- Capture feedback from restaurants to suggest feature and functionality requirements for product upgrades
- Educate operators about trends in the industry and offer rare insight
- Lead restaurant retention rate; aid in the re-signing of customers with expired contracts
Please Apply If
- Account management or equivalent experience in a restaurant/hospitality environment; validated customer service skills
- A good listener, capable of understanding the restaurant's business objectives.
- Deep expertise in restaurant operations and management experience working in the restaurant market ● Ability to work across many departments to take on problems and achieve results
- Keenly track economic and industry drivers and understand implications on the restaurant business, including identifying new business opportunities
- Ability to manage objections and comfortable with a consultative sales approach
- Confident in the delivery of training and speaking in front of groups
- Excellent social and planning skills: task prioritization, effective time management
- Strong writing, presentation and interpersonal skills
- Analytical and data driven approach for making and supporting business decisions
- Knowledge of Google Suite, basic web design or HTML is a plus
- Valid driving license and transportation (all business related travel expenses reimbursed) ● Appreciate working in an unstructured and forward-thinking environment
- College degree preferred
- You speak English fluently.
This role requires regular travel in the Mexico market and the United States. A US Visa is required for this position.
- Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
- Focus on mental health and well-being:
- Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
- Company-paid subscription to Headspace
- Company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)
- Paid parental leave
- Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
- Paid volunteer time
- Focus on your career growth:
- Development Dollars
- Leadership development
- Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
- Travel Discounts
- Employee Resource Groups
- Christmas Bonus - 30 days
- 20 days of paid time off a year
- 25% vacation premium
- Private health, dental, and life insurance
- Monthly social events and happy hours
Work Environment & Flexibility
At OpenTable, we pride ourselves on fostering a global and dynamic work environment. As a team member with us, you will benefit from a schedule tailored to accommodate a global workforce operating across multiple time zones. While the majority of your responsibilities may align with conventional business hours, there will be instances where you are expected to manage communications - via calls, Slack messages, or emails - outside of regular working hours to effectively collaborate with international colleagues, respond to restaurant partners, and/or address urgent matters. OpenTable will always abide by and consider local laws and regulations.
Inclusion
We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We know the best ideas come when we bring different voices to the table, so we’re building a team as dynamic as the diners and restaurants we serve—and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, or on the job, we’re here to support you. Please reach out to your recruiter to request any accommodations.
Top Skills
What We Do
With millions of diners, tens of thousands of restaurants, and 20+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a unique insight into the world of hospitality. We champion restaurants, bars, wineries, and other venues around the world, helping them attract guests, manage capacity, improve operations, and maximize revenue.
Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global network that includes OpenTable and KAYAK's portfolio of travel brands including Swoodoo, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and HotelsCombined.
Why Work With Us
Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture. You’ll work in a welcoming and inclusive environment, and get the benefits, flexibility, and support you need to succeed.
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