Market Manager

Socket.dev; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Peek Travel Inc. seeks a Market Partnerships Lead for Hawaii to leverage an extensive operator network and develop strategic partnerships that expand Peek's reach. You will demonstrate Peek Pro and translate platform capabilities into local business value for operators.

In collaboration with sales leadership, you will drive Hawaii-specific go-to-market strategies, growth, and customer success, ensuring effective onboarding and ongoing partner engagement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in strategic partnerships, business development, B2B sales, or related commercial role (ideally in tourism, hospitality, travel, or SaaS).
• Deep knowledge of Hawaii tourism landscape and market dynamics.
• Established operator/industry relationships across the Hawaiian Islands.
• Strong commercial acumen to identify growth opportunities via partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Grow relationships with operators, wholesale partners, OTAs, and tour desks throughout Hawaii.
• Develop Hawaii-specific use cases and deliver operator-focused product demonstrations.
• Gather market insights and contribute to Hawaii go-to-market strategy.
• Support sales pipeline with market expertise and product knowledge during engagements.
• Own post-onboarding relationships to drive adoption and expansion.

Skills

Hawaii tourism knowledge

Operator network

Partnerships & BD

Commercial acumen

Tech passion

Communication skills

Self-directed

Salesforce

Google Workspace

Tools

Salesforce

Google Workspace

Slack

Zoom

Job description

Peek is the operating system powering the experiences industry - from museums and attractions to tours and activities. With over $7B in bookings, Peek's AI-powered platform has helped thousands of merchants to increase revenues, save time, and deliver seamless guest experiences. Customers include MoMA, Whitney Museum, Seattle Aquarium, Bryant Park & Looping Group. The company has raised over $150 million from institutional investors Westcap, Goldman Sachs, and SpringCoast Partners. Learn more at .As a remote-first company recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Startup Employers and by Built In as a 2025 and 2026 Best Place to Work, we are a global team of "Peeksters" who "Obsess Over Our Customers," "Accomplish Big Things," "Collaborate With Purpose," and "Get Better Every Day.

About the Role

You bring deep, first-hand knowledge of the Hawaii tourism market and an established network of operator relationships. In this role, you will leverage that network to generate pipeline, build strategic partnerships that expand Peek's reach and credibility, and serve as the company's product expert in the market. You will deliver compelling demonstrations and translate platform capabilities into meaningful business value for operators.

You will work closely with sales leadership to execute and accelerate the commercial strategy for Hawaii. Through your market presence, partnerships, and product expertise, you will help drive growth across the islands while serving as a trusted resource for operators and industry partners.

While Peek is a remote first company. This position requires the selected candidate to live and work in Hawaii.

What You'll Do

Strategic Partnerships & Operator Network

• Grow relationships with operators, wholesale partners, resellers, online travel agencies (OTAs), and tour desks throughout Hawaii.

• Leverage your existing tourism network to generate warm leads, referrals, and partnership opportunities that contribute to the commercial pipeline.

• Represent Peek at industry events, trade shows, tourism organizations, and operator meetings across the islands.

• Build and strengthen strategic partnerships that support market growth and long-term customer success.

Product Expertise & Demo Execution

• Become the leading expert on Peek Pro within the Hawaii market.

• Develop Hawaii-specific use cases, workflows, and demo scenarios tailored to local operators.

• Deliver engaging, operator-focused product demonstrations, both in person and virtually.

• Translate platform capabilities into practical solutions based on each operator's business needs.

• Serve as the product and solutions expert during sales engagements, addressing technical questions and demonstrating workflow-specific value.

Market Intelligence & Go-to-Market Strategy

• Gather operator feedback, competitive intelligence, and market insights and share them with internal stakeholders.

• Contribute to the evolution of Peek's Hawaii go-to-market strategy by identifying market trends, customer needs, and emerging opportunities.

• Partner with Product, Partnerships, and Leadership teams to ensure Hawaii's unique market dynamics are reflected in product development and commercial planning.

• Help establish a scalable, relationship-driven growth model for the region.

Sales Support & Deal Execution

• Partner with the sales team on active opportunities by participating in discovery conversations, operator meetings, and product demonstrations.

• Support pipeline development through lead generation, introductions, and relationship building.

• Help drive deals to successful outcomes by providing market expertise and product knowledge.

• Ensure seamless handoffs during onboarding to promote strong adoption and customer success from day one.

Customer Success & Account Management

• Own post-onboarding relationships with operators to ensure successful adoption and long-term value realization.

• Conduct regular onsite and virtual business reviews to increase platform utilization and strengthen customer relationships.

• Identify expansion opportunities, including additional features, integrations, and booking growth initiatives.

• Proactively identify and address churn risks through engagement, problem-solving, and strategic account planning.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to operators as they navigate growth, operational changes, and evolving distribution strategies.

What You Bring

• Deep knowledge of the Hawaii tourism landscape, including operators, distribution channels, wholesale partnerships, and market dynamics.

• An established network of operator, partner, and industry relationships across the Hawaiian Islands.

• 5+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, B2B sales, account management, or a related commercial role, ideally within tourism, hospitality, travel, or SaaS.

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify growth opportunities and create value through partnerships and relationships.

• A passion for technology and the ability to quickly develop deep product expertise.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences.

• A collaborative, self-directed, and highly accountable working style.

• Proficiency with Salesforce, Google Workspace, Slack, and Zoom.

Nice to Have

• Existing relationships with tour, activity, and attraction operators across Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii Island.

• Experience with SaaS, booking technology, reservation systems, or travel technology platforms.

• Familiarity with Hawaii's wholesale distribution ecosystem, including resellers, OTAs, and tour desk networks.

• Experience in sales engineering, solutions consulting, pre-sales, or customer-facing product advisory roles.

Peek Travel Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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Originally posted on Himalayas