This role is for one of our clients
Industry: Travel
Seniority level: Associate level
Min Experience: 4 years
Location: Gurugram
JobType: full-time
We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Partnerships Manager – Travel Supply to drive the growth and diversification of our global travel network. In this role, you’ll lead the sourcing, negotiation, and management of key supplier relationships across hotels, experiences, and Destination Management Companies (DMCs). You’ll play a central role in shaping our travel inventory, ensuring that we deliver exceptional experiences and maintain a competitive edge in the market.
Key Responsibilities
Supplier Acquisition & Onboarding
Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers across accommodation, experiences, and destination management categories.
Develop and execute strategies to strengthen supply coverage across key markets in South Asia and the Far East.
Negotiation & Contract Management
Lead commercial negotiations to secure favorable pricing, terms, and exclusivity agreements that align with business goals.
Structure, finalize, and manage supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with internal and legal standards.
Partnership Development & Relationship Management
Build and maintain long-term, trust-based relationships with hotels, DMCs, and experience providers.
Serve as the primary liaison for partners, resolving issues, driving collaboration, and ensuring mutual growth.
Performance Management & Optimization
Track supplier performance using key metrics such as service quality, pricing competitiveness, and fulfillment efficiency.
Identify and address performance gaps to improve partner outcomes and customer satisfaction.
Market Insights & Strategy
Conduct market and competitor analyses to identify emerging trends and opportunities in the travel ecosystem.
Recommend data-driven strategies to optimize supply, pricing, and destination coverage.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Partner with marketing, product, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of supplier offerings into customer journeys.
Support product innovation by aligning supplier capabilities with customer demand and brand positioning.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, Travel Management, or a related field (MBA preferred).
5+ years of experience in supplier management, contracting, or business development within the travel, tourism, or hospitality industry.
Proven success in managing and expanding partnerships across Far East Asian and South Asian regions.
Strong negotiation and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence partners at all levels.
Deep understanding of travel market dynamics, pricing strategies, and supplier economics.
Hands-on experience working with DMCs, hotel chains, and experience providers.
Analytical mindset with proficiency in market research, reporting, and forecasting tools.
Self-driven, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Willingness to travel for supplier meetings, conferences, and on-ground relationship management.
Key Skills
Supplier Acquisition & Negotiation \u007C Contract Management \u007C Relationship Building \u007C Market Intelligence \u007C Travel Partnerships \u007C Destination Management \u007C Strategic Planning \u007C Cross-functional Collaboration
