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Job Code
1739943
Job title: Senior Manager - B2B Travel Distribution & Partnerships (India & GCC)
Location: [confirm city], India - Hybrid
Experience: 8 - 14 years [confirm]
Salary: 25-40 LPA
Industry: Travel & Tourism / Travel Technology
Functional area: Sales & Business Development - B2B / Partnerships
Key skills: B2B Travel Sales, OTA Partnerships, Travel Trade, DMC, Tour Operators, Travel Agents, Attractions & Activities, Channel Partnerships, Key Account Management, Commercial Negotiation, GMV Growth, India & GCC Markets
About the company:
A Singapore-headquartered travel-technology company that runs a B2B distribution platform for attractions, tours, activities and other travel experiences. It connects product suppliers with OTAs, travel agencies, tour operators and DMCs across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.
About the role:
A senior commercial role to own and scale the company's B2B distribution business across India and the GCC. You will grow partnerships with travel-trade partners, drive GMV, bookings and revenue, and act as the voice of the India and GCC market for the regional team.
Key responsibilities:
- Build and execute the B2B distribution strategy for India and the GCC
- Acquire and grow strategic partnerships with OTAs, travel agencies, tour operators, DMCs and other travel distribution channels
- Own commercial performance: GMV, bookings, revenue and partner productivity
- Expand distribution of international attractions, tours, activities and other travel products
- Lead commercial negotiations: contracts, incentives and joint business plans
- Drive partner activation and growth through regular business reviews
- Maintain weekly sales-visit reports on partner engagement, opportunities and next steps
- Work with Product, Technology, Operations, Marketing, Finance and Destination teams to remove business barriers
- Share market insight on India and GCC travel trends, demand and distribution opportunities
What we are looking for:
- Must have: experience with OTAs, travel agencies, tour operators, DMCs or other travel distribution channels. Candidates without a travel-industry background will not be considered.
- Proven track record in B2B commercial or partnership roles in travel, tourism or attractions
- Strong understanding of the India and/or GCC travel market, its partner landscape and distribution dynamics
- Experience negotiating contracts and joint business plans with travel-trade partners
- Has managed a partner portfolio against GMV, booking and revenue targets
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
- Willing to travel within India and the GCC
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm, hybrid. Hours may vary with client meetings and travel.
Interview process: 2 rounds (Chief Commercial Officer, then CFO/CEO)
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Job Code
1739943