KAYAK

Senior Manager, Supplier Relations (K4B)

KAYAK$110K — $130K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in travel or related fields
  • Proven relationship-building skills
  • Strong verbal and written communicator
  • Analytical skills for partnership results
  • Expert negotiation skills
  • Adaptable to fast-paced tech environments
  • Global experience is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Drive global growth and optimize partnerships
  • Lead evaluations and contracting of travel suppliers
  • Collaborate on commercial opportunities
  • Ensure content and functionality meet user needs
  • Coordinate with internal teams to meet goals
  • Identify and prioritize technology improvements
  • Assist in budgeting and revenue reconciliation

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility for 20 days/year
  • Company-paid mental health support
  • Company-wide week off annually
  • No meeting Fridays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Generous vacation time and birthday off
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Career growth resources and development
  • Employee travel discounts
  • Competitive retirement and health plans
  • Free lunch twice a week
  • Fun quarterly team events
Full Job Description
KAYAK for Business (K4B) is KAYAK's corporate travel platform - built to help companies manage business travel through a modern online booking experience, AI-powered features, and a connected network of travel management partners. KAYAK is seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager to lead Supplier Relations for KAYAK for Business. This person will report to the Senior Director KAYAK for Business and oversee the portfolio of all global preferred supplier partners (TMC, airline, rail, lodging, car rental, ground, expense, payment, etc). This position is based in our Miami, FL office at least 3 times per week. In this role, you will: • Drive global growth, engaging new partnerships as well as optimizing and retaining our existing partnerships, while expanding the value proposition and aligning the K4B strategy for suppliers and other partnerships • Design and lead travel partner evaluations, communications, and contracting for the organization • Collaborate with partners & internal teams on commercial opportunities, developing and strengthening strategic and mutually beneficial relationships for K4B and its partners • Working closely with customers and internal collaborators to ensure current and future content & functionality needs are exceeded • Collaborate with key internal teams like Business Development, Account Management, Product & Marketing to achieve target goals • Contribute to determining and prioritizing new technology improvements to help drive additional sales to key partners • Work closely with the Finance department for budgeting and forecasting and revenue reconciliation from suppliers Please apply if you have: • 7+ years in travel agency, distribution, payment, air/lodging/car/rail supplier or related fields • Proven history of building and maintaining strong relationships both internally and externally • Savvy and clear communicator, story teller and presenter to both technical and non-technical audiences • Outstanding analytic skills to drive positive partnership results based on analysis • Expert negotiator, developing creative solutions to problems or barriers • Comfortable working in a fast-paced tech environment • Recognized as a thought leader within the Travel Industry • Experience in tech a major plus • Strong business development and problem-solving skills coupled with a willingness to "roll up your sleeves" • Experience working with global teams in multiple locations Benefits and Perks • Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year • Focus on mental health and well-being: • Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth • Company-paid subscription to HeadSpace • Company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!) • No meeting Fridays • Paid parental leave • Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday • Paid volunteer time • Focus on your career growth: • Development Dollars • Leadership development • Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings • Travel Discounts • Employee Resource Groups • Competitive retirement and health plans • Free lunch 2 days per week • Fun quarterly events such as boat trips, arcades, ski trips, Thursday happy hours, and more

About KAYAK

KAYAK is a travel search engine that allows users to search for flights, hotels, and rental cars. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. KAYAK's website and mobile app allow users to compare prices from hundreds of travel sites with just one search. The company also offers a variety of tools and features to help users plan and book their travel, including price alerts, itinerary management, and travel guides. KAYAK is part of Booking Holdings, which also owns other travel brands such as Booking.com, Priceline, and OpenTable.
Learn more about KAYAK
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2004

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