Strategic Travel Partnerships Manager

AAA Mountain West Group; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay

401k match

Benefits package

Paid holidays

PTO

Team collaboration

AAA Classic Membership

Product discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AAA Mountain West Group is seeking a Manager, Travel Partners to oversee core travel partnerships (tour, cruise, hotel, airline, destination) and emerging alliances. You will drive business outcomes with cross-functional teams and manage partner investments, campaigns, and promotions.

You will lead the team, ensure operational performance, and nurture senior-level partner relationships in a hybrid role based in Phoenix, AZ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a service environment with PM and operations experience, including travel industry and people management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic and operational plans for travel partners across tours, cruises, hotels, airlines and destinations.
• Drive revenue by coordinating marketing investments and partner promotions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align partner needs and opportunities.
• Lead and develop assigned Product Specialists to boost productivity.
• Track partner performance and present status reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Travel partnerships

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

AAA Mountain West Group is seeking a Manager, Travel Partners to oversee core travel partnerships (tour, cruise, hotel, airline, destination) and emerging alliances. You will drive business outcomes with cross-functional teams and manage partner investments, campaigns, and promotions.

You will lead the team, ensure operational performance, and nurture senior-level partner relationships in a hybrid role based in Phoenix, AZ.