Supply Lead, Acquisition – Experiences (Travel & Tourism)

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global online marketplace in the travel and tourism sector seeks a Supply Lead, Acquisition – Experiences. This role requires managing supply acquisition projects, sourcing unique experiences, and fostering vendor relationships. The professional will work in a high-impact team and must possess over 10 years of experience in the industry.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in creative development, project management, or supply acquisition within travel.
• Proven track record as a sales hunter in the travel and tourism sector.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and stakeholders simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end supply acquisition projects.
• Source, evaluate, and onboard high-quality experiences globally.
• Oversee vendor relationships, including training and performance.

Skills

Project Management

Sales

Communication

Reporting

Job description

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Supply Lead, Acquisition – Experiences (Travel & Tourism), Stockport

Client: Aquent

Location: Stockport, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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 operating a global community of hosts and travelers. From inviting three guests to a San Francisco home in 2007 to welcoming over 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 under-represented 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 individuals with medical conditions, disabilities, or neurodivergence.