Senior Manager, Partner Relations - Tours, Sun & Sand

Job description

At **[Range Group](https://www.rangegroup.com/)** we believe in the power of the professional travel advisor. We represent over $4.5 billion in annual travel sales. All our investments stem from a common thesis, that travel advisors add real value to a trip. Travel advisors when equipped with technology and 24/7 support are irreplaceable. Equally important is our philanthropy. Range Foundation channels 10% of group profits to social impact. From exploration grants, improved access to education, new discoveries on sea and land, cultural infrastructure, and helping our global neighbors in times of need — we are investing to build a better future. **About the Role** Reporting to the VP, Destination & Specialty, the Senior Manager of Partner Relations for **Tours, Sun & Sand** will play a key role in building and growing partnerships with preferred partners in key markets. This role is primarily focused on **Tours, Sun & Sand** competitiveness analysis, and ensuring favorable commercial terms and long-term relationships with suppliers. The Senior Manager will collaborate closely with **Tours, Sun & Sand** partners to analyze performance, identify opportunities, and enhance sales. **Key Responsibilities** - Support and/or lead **Tours, Sun & Sand** contract negotiations, ensuring competitive and favorable commercial terms. - Analyze **Tours, Sun & Sand** sales reporting to identify opportunities for commercial improvement and KPI achievement. - Execute strategies to enhance **Tours, Sun & Sand**competitiveness across key markets, adapting approaches based on real-time data and business priorities. - Continuously monitor supply and market dynamics to build a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and inform negotiation strategies. - Collaborate cross-functionally with Analytics, Product, Operations, other travel vertical Partner Relations team and Sales teams to ensure negotiated commercials drive profitability. **Qualifications** - Experience: 3-5 years in procurement, revenue management, partner relations, or a similar commercial role within the travel, hospitality, or tourism industry, and connectivity. - Negotiation Expertise: Proven ability to negotiate rates, contracts, or commercial agreements that deliver measurable value. Advanced negotiation skills – able to deliver results while maintaining partner engagement. - Analytical Skills: Strong capability to interpret data, reporting, and competitive benchmarking to inform negotiation strategies and decision-making. - Industry Knowledge: Understanding distribution channels, and global market dynamics; experience working with travel verticals is a strong asset. - Collaboration: Skilled at working cross-functionally with product, sales, and analytics teams to drive shared business objectives. - Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence both internal stakeholders and external partners. Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. - Strategic Mindset: Ability to develop and execute strategies that balance competitiveness, profitability, and long-term value creation. - Adaptability: Comfortable with fast-paced, data-driven environments where priorities shift based on market conditions and competitive insights. Ability to lead and drive multiple competing priorities and thrive in a fast paced and complex environment. We provide a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. Employees have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and compensation tied to business and individual performance. The expected compensation range for this position is: $80,000 to $100,000. The actual compensation may vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any stage of our hiring process, please advise us when completing your application. #LI-hybrid The Range Group may use artificial intelligence throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for this position. These tools assist our hiring team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. ***We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.***