Regional Destination Lead: Hotels & Partnerships

British Airways; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned travel organization in Crawley is looking for a Destination Manager to lead regional strategy and supplier partnerships. You will take ownership of the buying strategy, making impactful decisions that influence profitability and customer experiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in negotiation and commercial delivery, with the ability to drive performance within the travel industry. This role offers a hybrid work model and various employee benefits, including travel discounts and flexible working hours.

Benefits

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Unlimited standby and premium standby fares

Holiday and flight discounts

Flexible working hours

Annual bonus

Pension contributions

Private medical and dental cover

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong track record of buying and negotiation in the travel industry.
• Proven experience managing destinations or product portfolios end-to-end.
• Analytical capability to inform decisions and shape commercial outcomes.
• Passion for quality and focus on brand reputation.

Responsibilities

• Own and implement the buying and supplier strategy for the region.
• Identify and introduce new hotel partners to unlock opportunities.
• Build long-term partnerships with hotel suppliers.
• Maximize profitability using booking data and competitor insights.
• Lead and inspire the team to achieve goals.

Skills

Buying

Negotiation

Commercial delivery

Analytical capability

Collaborative leadership

Excellent influencing skills

Job description

A renowned travel organization in Crawley is looking for a Destination Manager to lead regional strategy and supplier partnerships. You will take ownership of the buying strategy, making impactful decisions that influence profitability and customer experiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in negotiation and commercial delivery, with the ability to drive performance within the travel industry. This role offers a hybrid work model and various employee benefits, including travel discounts and flexible working hours.