Country Manager, France

Job Description

• Set-up and manage the hotel contracting operation in France.


• Actively contract hotels: cold calls and visits, follow-up leads, assist hotelier in website upload process.


• Coordinate production and training with our global headquarters in Barcelona.


• Analyze trends, growth potential, product gaps in the hotel industry in France. Design action plan for hotel contracting accordingly.


• Manage the P&L for the French operations. Show high positive ROI of accommodation recruited over time.


• Deal with logistics of our French operations - office lease, lawyer, taxation, administration, etc.


• This position requires travelling (up to 1 week per month).

Country Manager, France reports to VP of Product

The position is based out of Paris

Desired Skills & Experience

We're looking for a sales superstar who is also:

• Big picture, strategic thinker. Passionate about the online hotel industry.


• MBA or equivalent industry experience.


• 5+ years commercial experience in the online travel industry, preferably with an OTA.


• 2+ years in a Sales Management position.


• Native-level French speaker. Excellent English.


• Experience with hiring, training, managing teams.


• Result & customer oriented


• Organized, paying attention to all small details

Company Description

Welcome to budgetplaces.com!

budgetplaces.com is a leading booking website for budget accommodation worldwide. 

budgetplaces.com offers over 7,000 low-cost accommodation options in more than 1000 destinations

The Barcelona-based company’s slogan “Save on the hotel. Spend on the fun.” is justified by an average savings of 120€ per booking with budgetplaces.com. 

budgetplaces.com offers the best available price for well-located budget hotels, hostels, apartments and bed and breakfasts.