Supply Lead, Acquisition – Experiences (Travel & Tourism)

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global online marketplace in the travel and tourism industry is seeking a Supply Lead, Acquisition. This position involves leading supply acquisition projects, evaluating experiences, and managing vendor relationships, requiring over 10 years of relevant experience. The role is primarily remote, with occasional travel to London.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in creative development, project management, or supply acquisition.
• Proven track record in the travel and tourism sector.
• Experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end supply acquisition projects.
• Source, evaluate, and onboard high-quality experiences.
• Oversee vendor relationships and maintain accurate reporting.

Skills

Project Management

Sales

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

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Supply Lead, Acquisition – Experiences (Travel & Tourism), West London

Client: Aquent

Location: West London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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 travelers. From inviting three guests to a San Francisco home in 2007 to now welcoming more than 1 billion guests in 100,000 cities worldwide, this organization is driven by the idea that anyone can belong anywhere.

Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity and is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodations for any part of the employment process for those with a medical condition, disability, or neurodivergence.