VP, Partner Relations & Air Revenue Managment

Internova Travel Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision insurance

401k Plan with company match

Employee travel discounts

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

Internova Travel Group in the United States seeks an seasoned executive to lead Airline Revenue Management & Partner Relations, shaping revenue growth and strategic airline partnerships. The role demands strong analytics, high-level presentations, and the ability to influence multiple stakeholders.

You will oversee airline revenue strategies, contract negotiations, and cross-functional programs across finance, operations, and sales, while driving operational excellence and partner satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in airline, travel management company, distribution, or supplier relations.
• 7+ years in revenue management, airline contracting, supplier relations, or commercial leadership.
• Proven success negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute airline revenue strategies to maximize revenue, commissions, and partnerships.
• Lead forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis for airline revenue streams.
• Manage airline contracts, supplier relations, and program compliance.
• Present market trends, performance data, and strategic plans to executives and clients.
• Drive cross-functional leadership across finance, operations, and sales to achieve goals.

Skills

Airline revenue management

Executive communication

Financial forecasting

Contract negotiation

Strategic leadership

GDS/NDC knowledge

Excel/Power BI

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in Business/Finance

MBA preferred

Job description

Overview

Internova Travel Groupis one of the largest travel services companies in the world with a collection of leading brands delivering high-touch, personal travel expertise to leisure and corporate clients. Internova manages leisure, business and franchise firms through a portfolio of distinctive divisions. Internova represents more than 100,000 travel advisors in over 6,000 company-owned and affiliated locations predominantly in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, with a presence in more than 80 countries.

Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Vice President, Airline Revenue Management & Partner Relations is responsible for developing and executing strategies that maximize airline revenue, strengthen supplier partnerships, and drive business growth for Altour. This executive-level role serves as the primary liaison among airlines, airline partners, business units, and clients, ensuring alignment of commercial objectives, contractual obligations, and revenue optimization initiatives.

The role requires strong analytical capabilities, executive presentation skills, and the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders while leading strategic airline programs, supplier negotiations, and revenue growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Airline Revenue Management

• Develop and execute airline revenue strategies that maximize commissions, overrides, incentives, and preferred supplier participation.
• Monitor airline contract performance and identify opportunities to improve market share, yield, and profitability.
• Lead forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis for airline revenue streams.
• Analyze booking behavior, ticketing trends, and airline performance metrics to drive revenue optimization.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Business Units to ensure accurate revenue reporting and performance tracking.

Airline Partner Relations

• Serve as the senior relationship manager for strategic airline partners for Altour.
• Collaborate with the RM Team for negotiations of airline agreements, performance targets, incentive programs, and commercial initiatives.
• Identify new partnership opportunities that enhance customer value and organizational profitability.
• Ensure compliance with contractual commitments, reporting obligations, and airline program requirements.

Client & Executive Presentations

• Develop and deliver executive-level presentations for clients when requested by Altour Management.
• Present airline market trends, revenue performance, supplier strategies, and program results to Altour stakeholders.
• Create compelling business cases supporting new initiatives, investments, and partnership opportunities.
• Represent the organization at industry conferences, airline events, supplier forums, and client meetings.

Strategic Leadership

• Implement long-term airline commercial strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives involving airline relations, distribution, technology, operations, and sales teams.
• Act as a subject matter expert on industry developments including NDC, GDS distribution, airline retailing, and revenue optimization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and partner satisfaction.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Aviation, Travel Management, or related discipline.
• MBA preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of airline, travel management company, distribution, or supplier relations experience.
• 7+ years in revenue management, airline contracting, supplier relations, or commercial leadership.
• Proven success managing airline partnerships and revenue growth initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating complex commercial agreements.

Skills & Competencies

• Airline revenue management expertise.
• Executive presentation and communication skills.
• Strong financial analysis and forecasting capabilities.
• Supplier negotiation and relationship management.
• Strategic planning and business development.
• Knowledge of ARC, IATAN, GDS platforms, NDC, and airline distribution models.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and presentation tools.
• Exceptional leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management abilities.

Performance Measures

• Airline revenue growth.
• Contractual target achievement.
• Supplier retention and satisfaction.
• Incremental revenue generated through preferred programs.
• Client and stakeholder engagement metrics.
• Forecast accuracy and budget attainment.
• Successful implementation of strategic airline initiatives.

PAY AND BENEFITS

Our benefit offerings include choice of two medical plans and two dental plans, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), company-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional additional life insurance and AD&D, disability insurance, paid parental leave, paid time off, 401k Plan with company match, discounted employee travel options, access to LinkedIn Learning webinars and courses. Discounted pet insurance and auto, home, & renters insurance.

The salary range on this job posting/advertising has been developed to give applicants a wide range to comply with pay transparency laws in all states and geographical areas. Many factors, such as years of experience, geographical location, budget etc. are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. The salary range posted represents the pay range for U.S. candidates. If the job posting indicates that the role is available for international candidate consideration, the salary range will be based on the local market for the country where the candidate would be working.

This role may be eligible for an incentive, commission, bonus, or a discretionary bonus program based on the company’s financial goal achievement and individual performance.

Internova Travel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and gender identity or any other protected class.