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Partnerships Director

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of successful experience in a sales or business development role, ideally in hotel commercial or SaaS sales
  • Proven experience managing a full sales cycle, from prospecting through close
  • Spanish language fluency highly preferred; additional language fluency is a plus
  • Bachelor's degree in related field

Responsibilities

  • Drive new business development by identifying, prospecting, and signing hotel partners
  • Build and manage a robust sales pipeline, accurately forecasting revenue and tracking progress against quota
  • Establish strong rapport with hotel decision-makers to maximize profitability and increase retention
  • Lead the full sales cycle from outreach and discovery through contract negotiation and close

Key facts

Other skills

  • Sales
  • Negotiation
  • Relationship Management
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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The Guestbook

The Guestbook partners with independent and boutique brand hotels and tourist bureaus to enrich the guest experience. The result: guests save money, get superior service, and experience their destination in new and exciting ways. For hotels, we are a travel search-and-rewards service unlike any other. Among other things, we: • Promote hotel-direct rates to our 2.5M+ members • Offer guests cash-back rewards that drive 30%+ more direct bookings • Amplify guest relevancy by offering the scale of an 800+ hotel network • Share guest preferences to better personalize their stays • Showcase in-house services with on-site redemption options • Enhance hotel service with supplemental support from our team HotelTechReport recognized our results by naming us the #1 Loyalty Program for Independents in 2021, 2022, and 2023, and the #3 Direct Booking Tool in 2022 and 2023.

Company details

Company size11 - 50

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Job description

About Guestbook Rewards, Inc.

Our Guiding Principles

Purpose: Help people make the most of life's opportunities to travel. 

Mission: Provide the most enriching and financially rewarding travel experiences.

Product Strategy: Build the stickiest hotel network for travelers and partners.

Vision: A world where travelers search less and experience more.



Our Core Values

Focus on possibilities: We have a positive mindset and embrace innovation 

Make an impact: We are passionate about delivering meaningful and sustainable outcomes 

Be Accountable: We are trustworthy and reliable to travelers, partners, ourselves, and each other 

Deliver as a team: We embrace diversity of thought and selfless collaboration to unleash new potential 

Invest in each other: We share knowledge and encourage continuous learning to grow together 




About the role

At The Guestbook, we work on innovative products that aim to provide enriched experiences in travel. To help us deliver on our value proposition, we are in search of an experienced Partnerships Director to lead global sales efforts for our hotel partner network as part of The Guestbook's cash back rewards program. As an ideal candidate, you will have extensive sales experience, ideally within hotel commercial or SaaS sales, along with a proven track record of prospecting, negotiating, and closing new business with hotels. You are a highly skilled, results-driven leader with the innovative, growth hacking mindset to address new trends in travel, and you are passionate about building lasting relationships with global accounts.

This role will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Partnerships.



What you'll do

Objectives of this Role

       Drive new business development by identifying, prospecting, and signing hotel partners around the world into The Guestbook's cash back rewards program

       Build and manage a robust sales pipeline, accurately forecasting revenue and tracking progress against quota

       Establish strong rapport with hotel decision-makers in order to maximize profitability and increase retention of accounts

       Lead the full sales cycle from outreach and discovery through contract negotiation and close

       Collaborate closely with the Partner Success Team to ensure a seamless handoff and onboarding experience for newly signed hotel partners

       Analyze traveler needs, current market trends in travel, and potential partnerships from an ROI perspective

       Assess current competitor offerings, seeking opportunities for differentiation

       Represent The Guestbook at industry tradeshows, conferences, and events to build a pipeline of new hotel partners

       Seek opportunities to create integrations and strategic relationships with industry partners


Job Requirements

       Extensive experience in a quota-carrying sales role, with a demonstrated history of exceeding revenue targets

       Experience in hotel commercial and/or SaaS sales

       Proven ability to build relationships and establish credibility with hotel partners through regular communication, in-person visits, and performance reviews

       Solicit feedback and represent the voice of the hotel partner to provide input into every core product, marketing, and sales process

       Ability to work autonomously, focusing on key outcomes amidst competing priorities and tight deadlines

       Adaptable, iterative thinker who is constantly learning, curious, innovative, and confident in own ability to drive change

       Ability to recognize the need for reporting, acquire data, and produce visually appealing presentations of information applicable for internal and external use

       Collaborative spirit and excellent communicator in both client interactions and across internal teams

       Strong work ethic, self-starter, ability to drive new initiatives and self-manage. Owner mentality who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment

       The company requires that from time to time, you will travel for tradeshows, conferences, and other onsite meetings related to your position as needed

       Willingness to work outside of traditional business hours as needed


Skills and Qualifications

       7+ years of successful experience in a sales or business development role, ideally in hotel commercial or SaaS sales

       Proven experience managing a full sales cycle, from prospecting through close

       Spanish language fluency highly preferred; additional language fluency is a plus

       Highly effective in partnering with cross-functional teams with a collaborative spirit

       Strong presentation and speaking skills

       Bachelor's degree in related field


Benefits

       401(k)

       Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

       Disability insurance

       Flexible schedule

       Health insurance

       Life insurance

       Paid time off

 

Job Type

       Full-time

 

Supplemental Pay

       Sales Commission Program

 

Location

       Remote - Candidates may be located anywhere in the world



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