Travel Industry Relations Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Italy.

📋 Description

• Establish the partnership strategy that aligns with BizAway’s overarching business goals and vision.

• Lead and oversee a team of three individuals.

• Serve as a liaison between the Partnership team and other operational functions.

• Set team KPIs and allocate individual and group targets.

• Explore new opportunities and recognize potential supply providers.

• Strategically manage IATA functions, including Remittance Holding Capacity, Guarantee Status, and BSP management.

• Direct the GDS strategy for Amadeus.

• Supervise regular renegotiations of Amadeus contracts.

• Assess development needs and examine available solutions.

• Oversee the rollout and implementation of Amadeus features within the organization.

• Manage commercial relationships with suppliers in Air, Stays, Trains, and Car rental sectors.

• Conduct periodic reviews of supplier contracts.

• Negotiate overrides and promotional initiatives.

• Offer strategic assistance to Sales, Operations, and Finance teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in the Travel Industry.

• Proficient in both written and spoken Italian and English.

• Practical experience with Amadeus GDS, covering commercial contracts, GDS features, and NDC distribution channels.

• Comprehensive understanding of the travel booking process, integrations, and the technology landscape (e.g., APIs and other travel software).

• Awareness of the latest trends in B2B API integrations and their connection to travel technology.

• Familiarity with Business Intelligence tools for generating internal reports.

• Strong communication and presentation abilities.

• Capacity to build relationships with both technical and non-technical partners.

• Outstanding leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Proficient in bridging operations, technology, sales, and finance.

• Initiative and comfort in proposing solutions that create value.

• Adaptability in a rapidly changing environment with limited certainties.

• Previous experience in SaaS companies is a plus.

• Experience in a scale-up environment is desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for remote work.

• Flexible working hours.

• Attractive office locations across Europe.

• Equity participation in the company (stock options plan).

• Comprehensive welfare program.

• Full-time permanent employment contract.

• Development of your entrepreneurial skills and the chance to make impactful business decisions.

• Work within a multicultural and international team.

• Collaborative and intelligent work environment for growth and learning.

• Complimentary coffee.

• Free beers.