Travel Partnerships Manager

U.S. Bank

Travel Partnerships Manager overseeing relationships with travel providers at TravelBank. Driving strategy and revenue optimization through crucial industry partnerships.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $126,810 - $154,990 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in partner management and business development, with a strong focus on optimizing revenue through strategic partnerships and collaboration across cross-functional teams. Proficient in analyzing performance metrics and market trends to drive successful outcomes in the travel industry.

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Partner ManagementBusiness DevelopmentRevenue Management PrinciplesTravel Distribution SystemsNegotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Partner ManagementBusiness DevelopmentRevenue ManagementPerformance Metrics AnalysisNegotiationMarket Trend AnalysisProduct Strategy DevelopmentService-Level Agreement NegotiationTravel Tech FamiliarityPayment Technologies

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaborationRelationship BuildingAdvocacyProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Travel IndustryCorporate Travel ProgramsFintechPartnership LifecycleTravel Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, negotiate, and establish new partnerships with hotels, airlines, car rental agencies, and other key travel industry providers.
Maintain and expand on existing relationships with key partners, looking for additional ways to optimize our revenue while adding value to the partnership.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all partner-related activities, ensuring strong communication and mutual success.
Track and report on key performance metrics (e.g., bookings, revenue, customer satisfaction).
Develop marketing and product strategies in conjunction with our cross-functional colleagues to improve results.
Collaborate with internal teams (Finance, Product, Sales) to analyze partnership performance and optimize revenue opportunities.
Negotiate commercial terms, service-level agreements, and pricing structures to secure competitive deals for TravelBank and its customers.
Foster positive, collaborative relationships with partner executives and key decision-makers.
Work closely with partners to identify expansion opportunities, new product integrations, or marketing initiatives that benefit both organizations.
Maintain an in-depth understanding of market trends and competitor offerings to suggest creative, mutually beneficial solutions.
Coordinate with TravelBank’s Marketing, Product, Sales, Travel Operations and Customer Success teams to ensure seamless execution of partner programs and promotions.
Advocate for partner-related product enhancements or operational improvements, relaying partner feedback to internal teams.
Stay current with trends and best practices in travel management, fintech, and partner management.
Represent TravelBank at industry events, conferences, and partner meetings to elevate brand visibility and foster new relationships.

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of partner management, channel management, or business development experience
Bachelor’s Degree
Familiarity with travel distribution systems, corporate travel programs, and payment technologies is highly preferred.
Understanding of revenue management principles and partnership lifecycle best practices.
Familiarity and experience with software or technical industry is strongly preferred (e.g., travel tech).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law