Supply Lead, Acquisition – Experiences (Travel & Tourism)

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global marketplace in the travel and tourism industry is seeking a Supply Lead for a 6-month contract. The role involves managing supply acquisition projects and sourcing unique experiences while overseeing vendor relationships and reporting on goals. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in project management or supply acquisition within the travel sector.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in creative development or supply acquisition.
• Proven track record as a sales hunter in travel or entertainment sectors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply acquisition projects.
• Source and onboard high-quality experiences from global hosts.
• Oversee vendor relationships and maintain accurate reporting.

Skills

Project Management

Sales

Communication

Reporting

Trend Analysis

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Supply Lead, Acquisition – Experiences (Travel & Tourism), bolton, greater manchester

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Client:

Aquent

Location:

bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Now Hiring: Supply Lead, Acquisition – Experiences
Contract: 6 months | Remote with occasional travel to London office | £43.26 per hour PAYE
We are recruiting a Supply Lead, Acquisition – Experiences for our client, a leading global online marketplace in the travel and tourism industry. This role offers the chance to contribute to a high-impact team responsible for sourcing and curating unique hosted experiences around the world.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end supply acquisition projects, from planning through execution.
• Source, evaluate, and onboard high-quality, in-demand experiences from expert hosts globally.
• Identify standout opportunities by staying ahead of industry and cultural trends.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure efficient operations, clear communication, and project alignment.
• Oversee vendor relationships, including training, performance, and quality assurance.
• Maintain accurate reporting and dashboards to track acquisition goals and progress.
  

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years’ experience in creative development, project management, or supply acquisition within travel, entertainment, or marketing.
• Proven track record as a sales hunter, with direct experience in the travel and tourism sector.
• A hybrid skillset across sales, industry knowledge, and technical capability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• A keen eye for spotting quality and emerging experience trends.
• Strong communication, presentation, and reporting skills.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
• Highly organised, adaptable, and proactive.
  

Client Description
Our Client is an American company that operates a global community of Hosts and travellers. From inviting three guests to a San Fran home in 2007 to now welcoming more than 1 billion guests arriving in 100,000 cities around the world, this organisation is driven by the idea that anyone can belong anywhere.
Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.