Airline Partnerships Executive

Duffel

Airline Partnerships Executive managing day-to-day communications with airline partners at Duffel, focusing on operational coordination and support. Building visibility on partnership metrics and ensuring ongoing conversations with prospective airlines.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in account management and partnerships within the travel industry, with a strong focus on communication, organizational skills, and data analysis to drive operational success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Account ManagementPartnership DevelopmentPerformance Data AnalysisClear CommunicationOrganizational Skills

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

SQLMetabaseData ReportingTrend AnalysisCommercial Operations

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

GDSNDC

Industry Keywords

Travel IndustryAirlinesCommercial ModelsPartnership Metrics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Managing day-to-day communication with airline partners and handling inbound requests regarding NDC updates and operational queries.
Building and maintaining visibility across partnership metrics and tracking supplier commercial frameworks, including commissions and incentives.
Coordinating with internal teams to ensure airline requirements are understood and following through on tasks to maintain momentum.
Supporting the Head of Partnerships by maintaining visibility on prospective airlines and ensuring ongoing conversations continue to progress.
Building and improving internal documentation, trackers, and processes to help the Partnerships team scale

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience in account management, partnerships, or commercial operations.
Experience in the travel industry (airlines or distribution) and familiarity with GDS, NDC, or airline commercial models is a significant "nice to have."
Comfort working with performance data, reporting tools (like SQL or Metabase), and interpreting trends to make informed decisions.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to bring structure to fast-moving environments while managing multiple workstreams.
Clear and confident communication skills, capable of translating partner conversations into actionable internal steps.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Duffel Travel Allowance: We subsidise your wanderlust.
Work From Anywhere (60 days): Your office, your rules.
Sabbaticals: Long-term loyalty, long-term breaks.
Flexible Bank Holidays: Swap holidays to suit your schedule.
Study Days: Get paid to learn.
Volunteering Day: One day a year to save the world.
Electric Car & Cycle Schemes: Eco-friendly rides, tax-free prices.
Family Leave (maternity, paternity and adoption): Big support for life’s biggest moments, 26 weeks fully paid.
Pensions & Loans: Future-proofing and interest-free commuting.
Eye Tests: Keeping your vision (and your style) sharp.