Job Description

Hotel Data Specialist
We pride ourselves on Innovation & Software Solutions at Priceline. And our Priceline Partner Solutions team delivers the very best. Through our affiliates and partner call centers, we offer world class travel deals and support customers before, during, and after booking. At Priceline, every trip is a big deal!

Why this job’s a big deal:
The incumbent’s success will depend on his/her ability to build a deep understanding of how hotel rooms are described to curate output from our machine learning-based platforms. The individual will work with a small team reviewing machine learning-driven recommendations for grouping similar hotel rooms as well as ensuring related imagery and content is best-in-class. The individual will collaborate closely with our data scientists / machine learning engineering teams to understand current methods and provide feedback to improve our platforms. He / she should also recognize and recommend process improvements to gain efficiencies.

In this role you will get to:

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  Review machine learning-generated hotel room recommendations for accuracy
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  Update machine learning-generated hotel room recommendations when machines predict incorrect answers
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  Manage property- or room-specific terms that are unique for each property
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  Review related hotel room classifications, such as amenities for accuracy and completeness
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  Carry out and lead ad-hoc analysis and present the results in a clear manner
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  Construct workflow charts and diagrams; studying system capabilities; assist writing specifications to improve systems by studying current practices; recommending/designing modifications
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  Leverage reporting dashboards instrumental in the critical business decision making process.

Who you are:

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  Detail-oriented professional who demonstrates a depth and breadth of analysis process, techniques and methodologies
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  2+ years previous experience in the hotel industry, in a hotel, or working closely with room content and other OTAs
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  Demonstrate sound work ethic
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  Proven strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of stakeholders in a diverse environment
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  Proactive, adaptable and resourceful with a pragmatic, solution focused approach to people issues
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  Able to work independently and on own initiative, making informed and sensible judgment as well as working as part of a wider team
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  Effective communicator of ideas and analysis results both verbally and in writing to a technical and non-technical audience
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  Excellent research and analytic skills including use of spreadsheets
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  Very high attention to detail and high level of accuracy
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  Ability to focus and complete tasks for extended periods of time
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  Demonstrates ability to make complex decisions and creative problem solving
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  Exposure to Jira, and extranets are bonuses
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  Illustrated history of living the values necessary to Priceline: Customer, Innovation, Team, Accountability and Trust
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  The Right Results, the Right Way is not just a motto at Priceline; it’s a way of life. Unquestionable integrity and ethics are essential.

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Who we are
WE ARE PRICELINE.
Our success as one of the biggest players in online travel is all thanks to our incredible, dedicated team of talented employees. Priceliners are focused on being the best travel deal makers in the world, motivated by our passion to help everyone experience the moments that matter most in their lives. Whether it’s a dream vacation, your cousin’s graduation, or your best friend’s wedding - we make travel affordable and accessible to our customers.
Our culture is unique and inspiring (that’s what our employees tell us). We’re a grown-up, startup. We deliver the excitement of a new venture, without the struggles and chaos that can come with a business that hasn’t stabilized.
We’re on the cutting edge of innovative technologies. We keep the customer at the center of all that we do. Our ability to meet their needs relies on the strength of a workforce as diverse as the customers we serve. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration.
Priceline is part of the Booking Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKNG) family of companies, a highly profitable global online travel company with a market capitalization of over $80 billion. Our sister companies include Booking.com, BookingGo, Agoda, Kayak and OpenTable.
If you want to be part of something truly special, check us out!
Flexible work at Priceline

When we return to the office we will be in a fully flex mode, meaning you decide when to come to the office when it makes sense for you to do so - no minimum number of days in the office. Until then we are all working from home and will return to our flex mode when it is safe to do so.

Diversity and Inclusion are a Big Deal!
To be the best travel dealmakers in the world, it’s important we have a workforce that reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to cultivating a culture where all employees have the freedom to bring their individual perspectives, life experiences, and passion to work.
Priceline is a proud equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate the unique lenses through which our employees see the world. We’d love you to join us and add to our rich mix!
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