Manager/Assistant Manager - Travel Partnerships/Hotel Contracting

Looking for a street-smart and dynamic Assistant Manager / Manager - Partnerships to drive strategic alliances and partnerships in Delhi / NCR / Mumbai /Bangalore. The ideal candidate must have an in-depth understanding of the Delhi / NCR / Mumbai /Bangalore market, a strong network, and prior experience in travel partnerships, preferably within the Assistance/Concierge, lifestyle, retail, hospitality, or restaurant industry.

Key Responsibilities:

- Identify, negotiate, and establish travel partnerships with key brands, businesses, and Service providers/vendors

- Build and manage a curated travel partner ecosystem, including hotels, activity providers, and DMCs (Destination Management Companies).

- Vendor onboarding for travel services: hotels, activities, DMCs

- Build partnerships that support a high-end travel concierge experience

- Negotiate contracts and manage vendor SLAs

- Develop and execute strategic partnership plans to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure long-term collaboration.

- Conduct market research to identify trends, competition, and potential partnership opportunities.

- Collaborate with internal teams (marketing & operations) to maximize the impact of partnerships.

- Monitor partnership performance, track key metrics, and provide data-driven insights for optimization.

- Work closely with local businesses, community groups, and influencers to create impactful travel campaigns.

- Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities to refine partnership strategies.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- 5 + years of experience in managing travel partnerships, preferably in the Assistance/Concierge, lifestyle, retail, hospitality, or restaurant industry

- Proven ability to identify and close high-impact partnerships.

- Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to measure and optimize partnership outcomes.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with minimal supervision.

- A proactive, result-oriented, and street-smart approach to business development.

- Must have a strong understanding of the city's travel ecosystem.