PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT LEAD – Travel Technology Company – All Travel Expenses Paid

POSITION: PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT LEAD– SUPPLY OPERATIONS

CODE: THCNXLBD19001

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Seek Sophie (www.seeksophie.com) is an online platform that connects travellers to inspirational, off-the-beaten-track experiences in Asia (e.g. diving with sharks, hiking into pre-historic rainforests and much more!). We currently offer variety of experiences in 5 countries – Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. We have been featured in Tech publications such as Tech in Asia, Yahoo!, E27 and Vulcan post, and travel publications such as Destinasian and Silkwinds.

We are a smart, positive and energetic team, with a strong passion for travel and respect for local communities. We are looking for like minded self-starters, to share our passion for adventure and impact.

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a self-motivated business development lead based in (entered city hub here).  In this role, you will be responsible for building a network of high quality partners in the tourism industry that fit Seek Sophie’s values.

The role entails business development activities such as identifying, recruiting & on-boarding new operating partners (tour companies, guides, drivers, etc) for our platform through different means of communication channels (in person meetings, phone, event organisation).

The role also provides an opportunity to travel around your country to meet and establishing partnerships with our partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Working with the partnership development manager to increase overall supply health in the market, which includes, but not limited to:

Lead Generation & Recruitment of suppliers such as tour operators, guides and transport providers.
Execute on business development targets for the assigned partnership group
Account management to improve business performance and supply quality
Implement ideas to drive supply growth, including new out-of-the box projects as well as process improvement suggestions to existing projects
Maintain strong relationship with key partners.
Report on your dedicated area performance, growth and competition landscape.
Travel:Up to 30-50% of the time

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

1-2 years of experiences, fresh graduates are also welcome.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, in addition to your native languages.
Bachelor degree in tourism, business admiration, communications, liberal arts, political science or any related fields, preferred but not necessary.
Strong communication skills with ability to develop and strengthen relationship with various partners
Ability to work independently and remotely without close supervision and deliver on targets under different circumstances.
Technology proficient (master of Microsoft Office, user of LinkedIn, awareness of salesforce.com)
Access to laptop computer and ability to work while traveling

FUNCTION: Business Development & Account Management

TYPE:  Contract

INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPs

Reporting to the leadership teams of the assigned partnership group(s)
Coordinating with the centralized web developer and technical services teams
Cooperating with fellow business development employees within the assigned partnership group(s)

SENIORITY LEVEL
Junior-Mid level

INDUSTRY
Travel Technology

SALARY & COMPENSATION

Competitive salary
All-expenses-paid travel.
Training & Work-life Development Program

Seek Sophie is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability.

Pharatah Senapan
Partnership Manager
vera@seeksophie.com