Supplier Partnerships Manager - Travel

Supplier Partnerships Manager - Travel Industry
We are recruiting for a Supplier Partnerships Manager with a leading travel organisation. Supporting a large network of independent travel businesses and working with a wide range of global suppliers, this is a great opportunity for an experienced commercial travel professional to own a significant supplier portfolio and make a real impact.

Supplier Partnerships Manager - Role & Responsibilities:

• Own a portfolio of supplier relationships across multiple travel sectors, engaging confidently with senior contacts.
• Negotiate agreements and trading terms that deliver real commercial benefit for the business and its members.
• Agree joint business plans with key suppliers and ensure commitments are delivered.
• Run regular trading reviews, using data to spot opportunities and risks, and produce accurate forecasts and reporting.
• Work with marketing and membership teams to get the best return from supplier campaigns.
• Represent the business at supplier meetings, events and conferences.

Supplier Partnerships Manager - Skills & Experience Required:

• At least three years’ experience in a commercial, trading, account management or supplier partnership role within the travel industry.
• A track record of negotiating agreements and growing revenu...