Director, Supplier Relations – Airlines & Insurance
Job Overview
Kensington delivers the world’s most personal travel experiences. We bring to life each client’s desire to travel in a way that’s tailored specifically for them, in the company of local private guides who ensure that they enjoy the authentic best of their destination. The result is a unique journey rich in memories that last a lifetime.
We achieve this because of our extraordinary people, experts with deep knowledge of their destinations. For over 120 countries worldwide, and across each of our brands – Tours, Cruises, Villas, Yachts, Jets, and Air.
To learn more about Kensington, visit kensingtontours.com.
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About the Role
The Director, Supplier Relations – Airlines & Insurance holds the pivotal role of managing global sourcing strategies for strategic airline and insurance partners and supporting the Trip-Arc leadership team with analysis and insights. Reporting directly to the Head of Airline/GDS/Insurance Partnerships, this position is tasked with building relationships and executing initiatives that transform our position within the global air and insurance industries while maximizing value across all internal and external stakeholders. The candidate will orchestrate both strategic and tactical procurement efforts and will leverage industry expertise to secure best in-class content, contracts and commercials. With a focus on fostering a strategic network of supply partners, the Director will capitalize on profit-generating opportunities and ensure sustained growth.
The Director will play a crucial role in shaping the company's air and insurance programs and partnerships to optimize productivity and revenue streams, working closely with the Revenue Optimization and Marketing teams. This involves not only supporting cross-departmental initiatives but also ensuring seamless integration of strategic plans across various organizational functions such as advisory services, operations, sales, finance, and marketing.
The ideal candidate for this role is an exceptionally skilled and adaptable professional, capable of assuming a hands-on approach and driving results in a fast-paced environment.
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