Hotel Procurement Specialist
About The Position
Fastbreak AI uses AI to transform sports operations through software for scheduling, tournament management, group travel, and brand sponsorships. Fastbreak Travel is an AI-powered group travel platform for amateur and professional sports organizations. It simplifies hotel booking, monitors stay-to-play, and helps turn room nights into a reliable revenue stream. The platform also integrates with Fastbreak’s amateur platform, giving organizers control over team accommodations. The Hotel Procurement Specialist supports the hotel partnerships team by sourcing and securing hotel room blocks for event partners, maintaining hotel relationships, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure events are contracted and properly supported. The role is based at the company’s Charlotte, North Carolina headquarters, with work in the office four days per week and one flexible work-from-home day per week.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Familiarity with hotel operations and brand requirements.
- Working knowledge of hotel contracts and a desire to build negotiation skills.
- Comfort analyzing revenue and pickup data against financial targets.
- Strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional, confident communication by phone and email.
- Collaborative problem-solving skills and a team-first approach.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of experience in the hotel or hospitality industry.
- Experience in or passion for sports and events.
Responsibilities
- Support sourcing, negotiating, and securing hotel room blocks for event partners.
- Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for assigned hotel partners, CVBs, and national hotel contacts, maintaining consistent communication.
- Prepare, track, and maintain hotel contracts so events are fully contracted and up to date.
- Monitor room block pickup and account performance, report key metrics, and flag risks or escalations to leadership.
- Work with internal teams to meet partner commitments and operational requirements.
- Onboard and train partners on the Fastbreak Travel platform and share their feedback with the development team.
- Manage CRM records, event renewals, and complimentary room allocations.
- Assist with team, VIP, and staff blocking strategies.
- Participate in a rotating emergency phone schedule as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
- Flat startup environment where ideas matter and innovation thrives.
- Opportunity to shape the future of a rapidly growing, well-funded company.
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Job Type
Full-time
