Strategic Partnerships Manager

9010 Aven Hospitality Inc.; United States; Teletrabalho; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Very competitive compensation

25 PTO days

8 Hours of Volunteer Time Off

Comprehensive medical, dental and Well

12 weeks paid parental leave

Flexible working arrangements

Employee development and recognition

Resumo da oferta

Aven Hospitality is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Manager to develop, negotiate, launch, and manage partnerships that strengthen the product ecosystem and create new revenue opportunities. You will collaborate across Product, Finance, Legal, Marketing, Sales, and Operations to ensure partnerships are strategically aligned and executed.

The role blends strategy, program management, and partner leadership with exposure to executive leadership.

Qualificações

• 5-7+ years in strategic partnerships, business development, alliances, or related commercial roles.
• Proven success negotiating commercial agreements and partnership programs.
• Experience building business cases, financial models, and executive presentations.

Responsabilidades

• Source, evaluate, negotiate, and launch new partnership opportunities.
• Manage a portfolio of strategic, marketplace, technology, and referral partners.
• Develop business cases, commercial models, and executive recommendations.
• Collaborate with product, finance, legal, marketing, sales, and operations to ensure alignment.

Conhecimentos

Strategic partnerships

Cross-functional leadership

Commercial negotiations

Financial modeling

Executive presentations

Ferramentas

Salesforce

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Aven Hospitality is an innovative technology provider powered by SynXis®, the leading global hospitality commerce and distribution platform. We empower hoteliers around the world to exceed expectations, solve daily challenges, and stay ahead of the competition. With our comprehensive portfolio of solutions, hoteliers can manage distribution, retailing, payments, operations, and more. Providing hoteliers the tools to maximize revenue, improve operational efficiency, and deliver personalized guest experiences that drive satisfaction. Our tools are built to seamlessly integrate with each hotelier’s unique strategy, elevating guest satisfaction and creating meaningful connections. We are pioneering AI in hospitality technology to unlock new opportunities, drive efficiency, and personalize the guest experience. By prioritizing stability, scalability, and data-driven insights, we equip hoteliers to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing landscape, ready for whatever comes next.

As Strategic Partnerships Manager, you will help develop, negotiate, launch, and manage partnerships that strengthen Aven’s product ecosystem and create new revenue opportunities. You will work cross functionally with Product, Finance, Legal, Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Executive Leadership to ensure partnerships are strategically aligned, commercially sound, and successfully executed. This role blends strategy, business development, commercial negotiation, program management, and partner account leadership into a highly visible position with meaningful impact across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Partnership Development & Management Source, evaluate, negotiate, and launch new partnership opportunities.
• Manage a portfolio of strategic, marketplace, technology, and referral partners.
• Develop business cases, commercial models, and executive recommendations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with partner executives and stakeholders.
• Commercial & Operational Execution Coordinate contract negotiations and partner onboarding activities.
• Monitor partnership performance and identify opportunities to expand value.
• Collaborate with Finance and Operations to support forecasting, reporting, invoicing, and revenue tracking.
• Ensure partnership programs are well-documented and operationalized.
• Cross-Functional Leadership Partner closely with Product teams to evaluate integrations and solution fit.
• Collaborate with Marketing on go-to-market activities, co-marketing programs, and partner launches.
• Work with Legal to support contract development and governance processes.
• Prepare executive presentations, business reviews, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
• Ecosystem Growth & Innovation Track emerging trends and technologies across hospitality, travel, fintech, AI, and SaaS ecosystems.
• Identify opportunities to expand Aven's platform and partner network.
• Support strategic initiatives that improve customer outcomes, strengthen platform differentiation, and create scalable partnership value.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, alliances, corporate development, or related commercial roles.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex cross-functional initiatives and external partner relationships.
• Demonstrated success negotiating commercial agreements and partnership programs.
• Experience building business cases, financial models, and executive presentations.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality technology, travel technology, SaaS, fintech, payments, marketplaces, or digital platforms.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM tools, contract management processes, and executive-level reporting.
• MBA or equivalent business experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)/Competencies

• Leadership capabilities
• Cultural agility
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptability and growth mindset
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Culture alignment
• Global collaboration

Core Behavior Expectations

• Ambition – Taking initiative, raising the bar, and striving for better outcomes
• Action – Turning ideas into results and driving work forward
• Acumen – Applying sound judgment, curiosity, and business understanding to make informed decisions

Working Environment / Travel Requirements

Travel expectations are less than 10% This opportunity could be worked remotely in the US Physical requirements are minimal

Outstanding Benefits

• Very competitive compensation
• Generous Paid Time Off (25 PTO days)
• 8 Hours of Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• We offer a comprehensive medical, dental and Wellness Program
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• An infrastructure that allows flexible working arrangements
• Formal and informal reward, recognition and acknowledgement programs
• Lots of fun and engaging employee development events

Reasonable Accommodation

Aven Hospitality is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.

Applicants applying for a Aven Hospitality position with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact Aven Hospitality at Contact Us Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Affirmative Action

Aven Hospitality is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals.

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About Aven Hospitality

Aven Hospitality is an innovative technology provider powered by SynXis®, the leading global hospitality commerce and distribution platform. We empower hoteliers around the world to exceed expectations, solve daily challenges, and stay ahead of the competition. With our comprehensive portfolio of solutions, hoteliers can manage distribution, retailing, payments, operations, and more. Providing hoteliers the tools to maximize revenue, improve operational efficiency, and deliver personalized guest experiences that drive satisfaction. Our tools are built to seamlessly integrate with each hotelier’s unique strategy, elevating guest satisfaction and creating meaningful connections. We are pioneering AI in hospitality technology to unlock new opportunities, drive efficiency, and personalize the guest experience. By prioritizing stability, scalability, and data-driven insights, we equip hoteliers to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing landscape, ready for whatever comes next.