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Why Join Us?
To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win.
We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We’re building a more open world. Join us.
Role Summary
Lead the global strategy and execution for acquiring new hotel partners globally. Drive international business expansion by overseeing cross-functional regional teams, building high-impact relationships, and closing complex agreements aligned with growth objectives.
Qualifications
* Proven senior-level experience in business development within the hospitality or travel sector
* Strong negotiation and relationship management skills, especially across diverse cultural environments
* Demonstrated success in acquiring and scaling strategic partnerships globally
* Exceptional communication, analytical thinking, and team leadership capabilities
Experience
* Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 10+ years with a Master's
* Background in leading international hotel partnership or travel/hospitality development initiatives
Education
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, hospitality, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Functional & Technical Skills
* Fluency in English and relevant regional language(s)
* Deep expertise in complex contract negotiations and stakeholder engagement
* Track record of navigating diverse market dynamics and tailoring strategies accordingly
* Strong analytical skills and ability to leverage data for performance optimization
Role Expectations
* Design and implement a global acquisition strategy to expand the hotel partner portfolio
* Lead and mentor geographically dispersed teams to execute market-specific plans
* Build and sustain C-level relationships to negotiate strategic commercial agreements
* Analyze market trends, competitive intelligence, and partner performance to drive business decisions
* Coordinate with internal stakeholders for effective onboarding and long-term partner success
Strategic and Operational Excellence
* Secure high-value new accounts at national and international levels
* Deliver bespoke solutions tailored to partner business needs
* Identify critical market opportunities and drive transformational projects
* Lead feasibility assessments and present data-driven recommendations to executive stakeholders
* Execute complex analyses to support organizational goals and financial outcomes
Commercial and Legal Acumen
* Advise teams on advanced contracting principles and terms customization
* Partner with legal counsel to address highly specialized scenarios and pre-empt objections
* Oversee negotiation and execution of long-term, strategic contracts
Relationship Development & Industry Insight
* Navigate partner organizational structures and strategic priorities to anticipate needs
* Build networks with key decision-makers, leveraging deep market intelligence
* Monitor lodging industry trends and competitor actions to inform partner solutions
Leadership in Sales and Customer Strategy
* Tailor sales techniques to enhance partner engagement and retention
* Guide teams through territory analysis and strategic planning
* Lead ongoing review processes to ensure alignment with dynamic market conditions
* Influence outcomes by presenting compelling, data-backed business cases
* Foster sustainable agreements through collaborative negotiation and solution-building
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