Director – Partner Relations

DirectorDirectorFull TimeRemoteTeam 5,001-10,000Since 2008H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

94 days ago

Salary

$58.1K - $95.3K / year

Bachelor DegreeEnglish

Job Description

• Lead the strategy, performance, and partner engagement for Nexion Travel Group’s preferred travel partner portfolio • Serve as the primary liaison for a portfolio of Nexion partners, managing relationships across contracting, marketing, business development, education and operational teams • Develop and implement annual strategic plans for travel partners that align with Nexion and Internova objectives, ensuring revenue and engagement goals are achieved • Present Nexion’s marketing platforms, events, and engagement opportunities to suppliers, co-creating annual plans that maximize partner visibility and ROI • Provide regular performance reviews and business insights to partners, identifying opportunities for increased participation and incremental growth • Collaborate closely with Internova’s contracting team to negotiate and finalize annual travel partner agreements that reflect Nexion’s commercial priorities • Maintain accurate records of all contractual deliverables and commitments across partner and internal teams • Track, report, and analyze cruise partner override and bonus programs to ensure Nexion captures all eligible revenue opportunities • Partner with the business development and education teams to strengthen preferred partner selling capabilities through curated educational content and experiential learning • Communicate timely updates to advisors regarding promotions, product changes, and policy updates to ensure transparency and adoption • Serve as an escalation point for high-level advisor or partner issues, collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure quick resolution and advisor satisfaction • Represent Nexion at key industry events and conferences to maintain visibility, strengthen relationships, and foster community engagement among advisors and suppliers

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Hospitality Management, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
  • Leadership experience in the travel industry, with a strong background in cruise and supplier relations
  • Proven success in contract negotiation, strategic account management, and partner marketing
  • In-depth understanding of cruise booking systems, advisor workflows, and global distribution models
  • Strong financial and analytical acumen with experience managing override, bonus, and marketing budgets
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across functions and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • High degree of professionalism, accountability, and solution-oriented mindset
  • Willingness to travel 25-40% for partner meetings, conferences, and advisor events
  • Proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite programs

Benefits

  • choice of two medical plans and two dental plans
  • vision insurance
  • flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • company-paid life insurance and AD&D
  • optional additional life insurance and AD&D
  • disability insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • paid time off
  • 401k Plan with company match
  • discounted employee travel options
  • access to LinkedIn Learning webinars and courses
  • discounted pet insurance and auto, home, & renters insurance

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