Lead Strategic Partnerships Manager, Americas

About GetYourGuide

GetYourGuide is the globally leading marketplace for unforgettable travel experiences. Travelers use GetYourGuide to discover the best things to do in a destination. Since its founding in 2009, people from all over the world have booked more than 150 million tours, activities, and attraction tickets through GetYourGuide. Powered by a global team of over 800 travel experts and technologists, we are headquartered in Berlin and have 17 local offices around the world. Visit our careers website to learn more.

Team mission:

We are searching for an outstanding Lead Strategic Partnerships Manager to establish, maintain, and grow affiliate partnerships with some of the world’s leading brands in the Americas. The role reports to the Head of Partnerships, Americas, and will play a pivotal role in growing GetYourGuide's market share in the U.S., our fastest-growing region.

You will:

• Strategically expand our Americas affiliate partner portfolio while owning, managing, and growing a multi-million dollar portfolio of enterprise accounts and industry relationships
• Build a strong pipeline of exceptional affiliate partnership prospects that offer the growth potential to grow the U.S. GMV contribution by 5X
• Contribute to the design of, and execute playbooks, sales, and growth systems needed to penetrate strategic verticals 
• Develop strong internal partnerships and collaborate cross-functionally to maximize revenue opportunities to improve deal progressions
• Be accountable for selling to existing customers and net new customers
• Work closely with Legal, FP&A, Partner Tech, Supply, Accounting, Product, and Brand and Growth Marketing Teams to build feasible partnership structures, ensure compliance with contractual terms and achievement of partnership milestones, and maximize the impact of the GetYourGuide brand.
• Regularly communicate strategies, impact, learnings, and next steps to GetYourGuide leadership via weekly, monthly, and quarterly business updates.
• Represent GetYourGuide by interfacing with business leaders in an acute business setting (sales pitches, ongoing partner meetings, etc) and at industry events such as conferences, and trade shows and through participation in local trade associations.

Who you are:

• Based in the NYC metropolitan area or willing to relocate. We operate on a hybrid work model and value in person interaction in our office 3+ days per week.
• 6+ years experience working in sales, key account management, or business development functions at high-growth marketplace, SaaS, or e-commerce companies
• Connected, have a good network and reputation
• Proficient and have a good understanding of affiliate marketing 
• Good business acumen and commercial instincts, specifically in contract negotiation and relationship management 
• An understanding of online marketplace dynamics, with demonstrated success in driving growth, tangible results, and KPI improvements
• Entrepreneurial attitude to win despite all challenges, thriving in a fast-paced environment, growth mindset, and learners attitude 
• Highly collaborative, outstanding communication, negotiation, persuasion, and interpersonal skills with a strong win-win mentality and natural ability to build relationships
• Data-driven, results-oriented, and accurate
• Excited to spend up to 30% of your time traveling
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

How we set you up for success:

• 20 vacation days to start (plus one additional day per year of tenure up to 23 days)
• 13 public holidays off
• 10 paid sick days per year
• 401(k) plan plus company matching
• 12 weeks 100% paid parental leave
• Enjoy flexibility with a hybrid work-from-home and telecommuting policy
• Invest in your development with an annual personal growth budget
• Various commuter benefits. Save on transportation costs with discounted public transportation tickets
• Fitness benefits
• Full coverage medical plan options
• 100% employer paid dental and vision for employees and their dependents
• 100% employer paid life and short term disability
• HSA and FSA plans
• Voluntary additional life, disability, special disease and accident insurance
• Thrive in a dynamic work environment as part of a multinational team (Headquarters in Germany; work language is English) 
• GetYourGuide vouchers and friends & family discount to experience our products for yourself

And more...

The reasonably estimated salary for this role ranges from $154,000 - $163,000, plus a competitive equity package. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.

We look forward to hearing from you

Unlock your full potential and join our mission to create unforgettable experiences for millions around the world. If you have the skills and passion for joining our team, we invite you to apply by submitting your CV/resume in English through the form below. Check out how we hire for tips and visibility into our process and check out life at GetYourGuide. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via jobs@getyourguide.com.

We are an equal-opportunity employer

Our commitment is that every qualified person will be evaluated according to skills regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, or religion. Please refrain from including your picture and age with the application. 

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