Head of Chains

Emerging Travel Group; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel technology firm is seeking a Head of Chains to develop and execute strategies for the Global Chains department. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing global chain partnerships and building high-performing teams. This remote position offers flexible schedules and various benefits to foster professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Supportive team environment

Internal training programs

Partial compensation for external training

Corporate English school

Corporate prices on travel services

MyTime Day Off

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing global chains strategy.
• Strong network in key chains worldwide.
• Demonstrated success in improving sales through partnerships.
• Experience in building and managing high-performing teams.
• Knowledge of APIs or middleware solutions is a plus.
• Ability to deliver results under pressure.
• Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategy for Global Chains department.
• Build and manage high-performing team.
• Nurture relationships with global chain partners.
• Utilize XML knowledge for chain integrations.
• Manage chain accounts and enhance sales performance.
• Provide insights for executive decision-making.

Skills

Network in key chains

Leadership and team management

Expertise in XML and connection platforms

Data presentation skills

Sales performance improvement

Job description

As a Head of Chains at ETG, you will play a key role in developing, driving, and executing the strategy for our Global Chains department.

Your main focus will be to establish and nurture relationships with key chains globally, identify and leverage opportunities to improve sales and drive business through chain partnerships, and do team development.

From negotiating partnerships to managing a high-performing team, you will be central to driving our growth and long-term success!

This is a remote vacancy.

Job Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop, drive, and execute the strategy for our Global Chains department. Identify and leverage opportunities to improve sales and drive business through chain partnerships.
• Team Development: Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing team to support the department's objectives.
• Relationship Management: Establish and nurture relationships with key chains globally. Serve as the primary point of contact for high-level chain negotiations and quarterly executive meetings.
• Technical Expertise: Understand and work with different connection types and platforms relevant to chains. Leverage knowledge of XML and other technical solutions to optimize chain integrations.
• Account and Sales Management: Manage chain accounts, ensuring their success and alignment with company objectives. Develop and execute strategies to improve chain sales performance.
• Reporting and Insights: Deliver comprehensive reporting suites for executive and leadership visibility. Provide actionable insights to enhance decision-making at the executive level.
• Market Understanding and Third-Party Activities: Stay abreast of third-party activities impacting chains and proactively address them. Understand market dynamics to position the company effectively.
• Travel and Networking: Travel globally as required to represent the company in high-level meetings and networking opportunities.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in managing and driving strategy for global chains.
• Strong network and established contacts in key chains worldwide.
• Demonstrated success in improving sales performance through strategic chain partnerships.
• Experience building, mentoring, and managing high-performing teams.
• Expertise in XML and an understanding of connection platforms. Knowledge of APIs or middleware solutions is a plus.
• Ability to deliver under pressure with a results-driven mindset.
• Skilled in preparing and presenting data-driven insights to executive leadership.
• Language knowledge: Advanced English. Fluency in additional languages relevant to global operations is a plus (e.g., Spanish, Mandarin, or French).
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Passionate, proactive, and a natural networker.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedules and opportunity to work remotely.
• Ambitious and supportive team who love what they do, appreciate each other, and grow together.
• Internal programs for adaptation and training, development of soft skills, and leadership abilities.
• Partial compensation for participating in external training and conferences.
• Corporate English school: Group and individual lessons, speaking clubs with colleagues from all over the world.
• Corporate prices on hotels and travel services.
• MyTime Day Off - an extra non-working day without loss of compensation.

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