Senior Partnership Manager, APAC

Expedia, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Expedia Group in Singapore seeks a Senior Partnership Manager to lead high-value strategic partnerships across Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore, you will drive partner identification, evaluation, negotiation, contracting, and launch, working with senior decision-makers to shape regional growth.

You will build meaningful partnerships with financial institutions, airlines, and other major organisations, delivering measurable value for partners and travelers through data-driven insights and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in account management, strategic partnerships, or new business development.
• Proven track record of leading commercial negotiations and delivering measurable business growth through partnerships.
• Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across internal and external organisations.
• Data-driven, commercially minded approach to analysing market trends, evaluating opportunities, and translating insights into business cases.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to translate complex requirements into practical solutions while managing multiple priorities.
• Regional APAC experience preferred; English and Mandarin proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full sales cycle for high-value strategic partnerships across APAC from prospecting through negotiation, contracting, and launch.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritise prospective partners using market insights and Expedia Group’s capabilities to develop compelling business cases.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and develop tailored partnership solutions aligned with partner objectives and Expedia Group’s commercial goals.
• Grow and expand strategic accounts by identifying opportunities to increase revenue, deepen engagement, and deliver long-term value.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Product, Marketing, and other internal teams to structure, negotiate, and execute complex commercial and technical agreements.
• Influence internal business strategies and collaborate across a matrixed organisation to deliver successful regional partnerships and strengthen the pipeline.

Skills

Account management

Strategic partnerships

New business development

Negotiations

Stakeholder management

Data-driven

English/Mandarin proficiency

Job description

At Expedia Group, we help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. As a global travel company powered by passionate people, trusted partnerships, and leading technology, we connect travelers, partners, and advertisers through our consumer brands, B2B network, and travel advertising business.

Here, you'll do meaningful work that helps millions of people discover, book, and experience travel with more ease, confidence, and joy. Our five Behaviors-Traveler First, Think Big, Operate with Excellence, Ownership Mindset, and Succeed Together-help foster a supportive environment where people can grow their careers and have the flexibility, benefits, and support to do their best work. Join us and build for travelers everywhere.

Introduction to the Team

Expedia Group B2B connects partners across the travel industry to our leading technology, supply, and services - helping them deliver seamless travel experiences to their customers. From airlines and hotels to financial institutions and other travel platforms, we power smarter, faster, and more impactful travel solutions through the most connected marketplace in the world.

As a Senior Partnership Manager, you will help Expedia Group extend the reach of its brands by building and growing strategic partnerships across Asia Pacific region. Based in Singapore and part of the Strategic Partnerships and Affiliates team within Expedia Group’s consumer business, you will lead high-value opportunities from partner identification and evaluation through negotiation, contracting, and launch. You will work with senior decision-makers to shape regional growth, develop innovative travel solutions, and deliver measurable value for partners and travelers.

In this role, you will

• Lead the full sales cycle for high-value strategic partnerships across Asia Pacific region, from prospecting and qualification through negotiation, contracting, and launch.

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritise prospective partners across relevant industry verticals, using market insights, partner needs, and Expedia Group’s capabilities to develop compelling business cases.

• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and develop tailored partnership solutions aligned with partner objectives and Expedia Group’s commercial goals.

• Grow and expand strategic accounts by identifying opportunities to increase revenue, deepen engagement, and deliver long-term value.

• Partner with Finance, Legal, Product, Marketing, and other internal teams to structure, negotiate, and execute complex commercial and technical agreements.

• Influence internal business strategies and collaborate across a matrixed organisation to deliver successful regional partnerships and strengthen the business development pipeline.

Experience and Qualifications

• You have 7+ years of experience in account management, strategic partnerships, or new business development, preferably with financial institutions, airlines, or other major organisations.

• You have a proven track record of leading commercial negotiations, managing strategic accounts, and delivering measurable business growth through partnerships.

• You build strong relationships and communicate effectively, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across internal and external organisations.

• You take a data-driven, commercially minded approach to analysing market trends, evaluating opportunities, and translating insights into compelling business cases.

• You have strong attention to detail and can translate complex commercial or technical requirements into practical solutions while managing multiple priorities.

• Regional account management or experience working across Asia Pacific region is preferred. Proficiency in English and Mandarin is required because the role involves engaging some key partners and stakeholders in Mandarin.

Accommodation requests

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About Expedia Group

Expedia Group includes three flagship consumer brands - Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo - along with a leading B2B travel business and travel advertising offerings. Across our brands and business, we help travelers explore the world with confidence and ease.

Important notice

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Equal Opportunity

Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.