Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager

Senior Strategic Partnerships  Manager

This role is eligible for our hybrid work model: Two days in-office.

Whether it’s hotels, rental cars, flights, cruises or packages, our Lines of Business develop the relationships we need to generate great deals and then get them to Priceline customers -  so they can experience all the moments that matter to them.

Why this job’s a big deal: 

As a Senior Strategic Partnerships  Manager, you’re at the heart of driving the company’s future growth in the ultra-competitive travel sector. This role is a unique opportunity to make a direct, visible impact on regional revenue by acquiring high-value partnerships and expanding the company’s footprint among key industry players. 

You’ll serve as a trusted representative of the brand, representing the organization at industry events and shaping how it’s perceived among partners, customers, and competitors alike. This position puts you at the crossroads of strategy and execution, giving you a stake in shaping product direction, customer experience, and go-to-market plans—while also delivering real, measurable results.

What makes the role truly compelling is the level of responsibility and cross-functional influence:  you’ll manage the full business development cycle, from first contact through onboarding, integration, and long-term partnership growth.  You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with diverse teams and lead major commercial deals.  Leveraging your industry insights, analytical skills, and creativity, you’ll solve complex challenges, capture new opportunities, and ensure ongoing value for both new and existing partners in a fast-moving environment.

In this role you will get to:

• -Build, nurture, and expand relationships with both existing and new high-value partners in the travel sector to strengthen the company’s market position and grow your professional network.

• Drive regional sales growth by managing the entire business development lifecycle—prospecting new accounts, onboarding partners, and continually developing established accounts for long-term success.

• Represent the brand at industry events, helping increase market share and build a positive presence in the marketplace.

• Stay at the forefront of industry trends and the competitive landscape.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams spanning product, customer service, finance, and marketing, giving you broad exposure and influence within the organization.

• - Ensure all partners (new and existing) experience ongoing support, addressing their evolving needs and driving exceptional customer satisfaction.

• Use your analytical and negotiation skills to solve commercial challenges and craft tailored solutions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Maintain responsibility over your portfolio and activities, planning and prioritizing sales efforts to meet  deadlines, deliver results and exceed growth targets.

Who you are:

• A results-oriented business development professional with a passion for building meaningful partner relationships in the travel sector. With significant experience in B2B sales, you thrive on the challenge of acquiring new, high-value accounts and consistently exceeding ambitious revenue targets.

• You have a deep understanding of the travel, hospitality, or bed bank landscape, leveraging a strong professional network. Your strategic mindset helps you spot commercial opportunities ahead of the curve..

• You enjoy championing your organization’s brand and can connect with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally. You’re equally comfortable leading complex deal negotiations, problem-solving in real time, or collaborating cross-functionally with product, customer service, finance, and marketing teams to develop solutions that deliver real value.

• Analytically minded and highly organized, you expertly prioritize and juggle multiple projects within fast-paced environments, always meeting deadlines and delivering results. Above all, you’re a proactive team player recognized for your integrity, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.

• Illustrated history of living the values necessary to Priceline:  Customer, Innovation, Team, Accountability and Trust. 

• The Right Results, the Right Way is not just a motto at Priceline; it’s a way of life. Unquestionable integrity and ethics is essential.   

There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. In addition to a competitive base salary, certain roles may be eligible for an annual bonus and/or equity grant.

The salary range for this position is $110,000-$140,000.

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Who we are

Our success as one of the biggest players in online travel is all thanks to our incredible, dedicated team of talented employees. Priceliners are focused on being the best travel deal makers in the world, motivated by our passion to help everyone experience the moments that matter most in their lives. Whether it’s a dream vacation, your cousin’s graduation, or your best friend’s wedding - we make travel affordable and accessible to our customers. 

Our culture is unique and inspiring (that’s what our employees tell us). We’re a grown-up, startup. We deliver the excitement of a new venture, without the struggles and chaos that can come with a business that hasn’t stabilized.  

We’re on the cutting edge of innovative technologies. We keep the customer at the center of all that we do. Our ability to meet their needs relies on the strength of a workforce as diverse as the customers we serve. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration.

Priceline is part of the Booking Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKNG) family of companies, a highly profitable global online travel company with a market capitalization of over $80 billion. Our sister companies include Booking.com, BookingGo, Agoda, Kayak and OpenTable. 

If you want to be part of something truly special, check us out! 

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