Tourism Partnerships & Guide Network Lead

MatchaTalent; Bodrum; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

MatchaTalent in Turkey is seeking a Partnership Executive – Tour Guide Acquisition to identify, evaluate, and onboard local tour guides while building relations with universities, tourism associations, and industry stakeholders.

You will expand the guide network through sourcing, assessments, onboarding coordination, and negotiation of basic terms, while improving sourcing strategies and maintaining CRM records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Tourism, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Human Resources, Marketing, or related disciplines preferred.
• Minimum 1–3 years in business development, recruitment, or partnership management in tourism/hospitality.
• Experience sourcing independent professionals, freelancers, or tour services is highly favored.

Responsibilities

• Source tour guides through associations, directories, universities, referrals, and job boards.
• Build relationships with universities, tourism offices, and industry stakeholders.
• Conduct background research on candidates including languages, certifications, and credibility.
• Perform structured screening interviews assessing communication, storytelling, and destination knowledge.
• Rank candidates using standardized criteria and maintain an organized recruitment pipeline.
• Prepare candidate profiles and recommendations for management review and onboarding coordination.

Skills

Sourcing & pipeline management

Stakeholder management

Interviewing & Assessment

Negotiation skills

CRM proficiency

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Tourism/Hospitality/Business

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

MatchaTalent in Turkey is seeking a Partnership Executive – Tour Guide Acquisition to identify, evaluate, and onboard local tour guides while building relations with universities, tourism associations, and industry stakeholders.

You will expand the guide network through sourcing, assessments, onboarding coordination, and negotiation of basic terms, while improving sourcing strategies and maintaining CRM records.