Vice President, Global Distribution

Start your journey with BCD: Grow, connect, collaborate and celebrate with our global team

Vice President, Global Distribution (Remote)

Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Spain, Poland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, United States, Canada

The Vice President, Global Distribution will own the overall management of our NDC Program and associated new distribution initiatives to include but not limited to developing and executing BCD Travel NDC Channel Strategy, developing business plans, and working with cross functional teams (including Commercial, GSR, Product Planning, Global Communications, and Operations) to align all strategies. You will manage the distribution supplier reviews while establishing positive relationships with key decision makers globally, regionally, and locally. You will also manage an assigned portfolio of supplier new distribution relationships including contract commercial negotiation, analysis, budgetary input, and profitability analysis.

You will be responsible to BCD and externally to the supplier for the success of the NDC Program across multiple BCD Travel geographical regions.

As a Vice President, Global Distribution, you will

• Analyze and assess existing travel distribution market developments and future supplier and market initiatives
• Negotiate new distribution agreements and model expected results to ensure optimal revenues and earnings rates
• Evaluate and make clear recommendations on existing and future required supplier distribution agreements and strategies
• Act as the key point of contact in BCD to lead cross functional teams to deliver Technical, Commercial, and Operational NDC Strategy(s)
• Develop and implement strategy and tactics to drive NDC Program initiates and associated revenues
• Oversee the NDC program with BCD Departments including Enterprise Development, Product Planning, GSR, Commercial, and legal
• Build and maintain positive relationships with supplier partners and all internal departments in deploying supplier maximization strategies
• Manage personnel including hiring, coaching, training, motivating and terminating
  
  

About You

• Prior travel industry experience in distribution or related roles
• Experience implementing and managing NDC and other distribution strategies
• Thorough knowledge of business travel management and the travel industry
• Knowledge of Global Distribution Systems and Online Booking Tool strategy
• Strong knowledge of changing distribution environment – NDC, GDS, Direct Connect, OBTs and aggregators
• Proven ability to understand, negotiate, and manage complex supplier contracts
• Effective communication skills (oral, written & verbal) in English
  
  

About Us

We’re a market leader in travel management: We help people and companies travel smart and achieve more, and our clients include some of the world’s best-known and most innovative business and consumer brands. We operate in more than 100 countries, and the majority of our 10,000+ people work virtually (because a 10-second commute usually makes awesome sense). We’re committed to sustainability and to driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Learn more about BCD Travel.

Your life at BCD

Working at BCD means connecting, collaborating and celebrating. You’ll be part of a virtual, dynamic and flexible work environment that fosters a good work-life balance so you can focus on what makes you happy. But don’t just take our word for it! Hear why people join BCD and more about the great perks of Life at BCD.

You’ll be offered

• Flexible working hours and work-from-home or remote opportunities
• Opportunities to grow your skillset and career
• Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge
• A compensation package that feels fair to you, including mental, physical, and financial wellbeing tools
• Travel industry professional perks and discounts
• Work From Anywhere program: you have the potential to work remotely in another country for up to 60 days per year!
• An inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated
  
  

At BCD Travel we value you, our culture and success is defined by you. We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your professional background and experience. The salary range for candidates in applicable jurisdictions in the US for the position of Vice President, Global Distribution is between $169,000 and $180,000. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience and geographical location.

Ready to join the journey? Apply now!

We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about a role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other positions.