Strategic Account Manager, Land & Insurance Partners
TLDR
Negotiate commercial terms, resolve multi-party disputes, and lead cross-functional initiatives with hotel groups, insurers, and tour operators.
The Strategic Account Manager, Land & Insurance Partners owns WorldVia's top-tier land-based supplier and agency relationships — hotel groups, Insurance partners and tour operators. This role is the single accountable owner for land-side strategic accounts: negotiating commercial terms, resolving disputes, and driving the cross-functional initiatives that depend on strong land partnerships.
Requirements
- Own the relationship strategy and day-to-day management for WorldVia's top-tier land suppliers, hotel groups and Insurance partners
- Conduct periodic business and marketing reviews with these partners to ensure WorldVia is aligned with their strategic focus in an effort to maximize revenue.
- Negotiate and maintain commission and override structures with land partners, ensuring terms stay competitive and properly documented.
- Formulate an annual Marketing and Events plan and ensure execution of same with Events and Marketing teams.
- Serve as the land-side lead on cross-functional initiatives within WorldVia.
- Track the status of every open land-partner negotiation or dispute and proactively drive them to resolution.
- Represent land-partner interests and constraints in strategic meetings and other cross-functional forums within WorldVia.
- Ability to travel up to 30%
Qualifications
- Experience in the travel industry is a must have for this position.
- 5+ years of experience in partner relations, account management, or supplier negotiation within travel, hospitality, or a related industry.
- Demonstrated experience negotiating commission structures, overrides, or similar commercial terms.
- Comfortable owning multi-party disputes through to resolution.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to represent partner needs credibly in front of senior leadership.
- Experience working with host agency, consortia or land partner relationships preferred.
Benefits
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
- Employer-Sponsored Medical and Dental Insurance with Employee Contribution
- Fully-Funded Life Insurance (1x salary) & LTD (Long-Term Disability Insurance)
- Optional Employee-Paid Vision Insurance and STD (Short-Term Disability Insurance)
- 401k with up to 4% Company Match
- Paid Time Off + Company Holidays
- Additional Time Off for Your Birthday and Work Anniversary
- Discount Travel Program
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Travel industry perks and discounts
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Statement
WorldVia is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
WorldVia participates in E-Verify. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Employer-Sponsored Medical and Dental Insurance with Employee Contribution
Learning Budget
Opportunities for professional development and career growth
Travel industry perks
Travel industry perks and discounts
Additional personal days
Additional Time Off for Your Birthday and Work Anniversary
Remote-Friendly
Fully remote role
WorldVia is a startup reshaping the travel industry with innovative technology solutions and unparalleled customer support. We cater to travel professionals, enabling them to provide exceptional travel experiences to clients around the globe.
- Founded
- Founded 2018
- Employees
- 51-200 employees
- Industry
- Internet Software & Services