Head of Airline Partnerships, reputed company

The Company: Travelfusion is a leading global flight content aggregator connecting online travel agencies, corporate booking tools, and travel platforms to hundreds of airlines worldwide through our innovative API technology. We specialise in both LCC (Low-Cost reputed company) and full-service airline connectivity, including NDC and direct API solutions, driving efficiency, choice, and reputed company for our partners. As we continue to expand our global footprint, we are seeking a commercially astute Head of Airline Partnerships, reputed company to execute the airline commercial strategy and deliver sustained reputed company growth reputed company the Asia-Pacific region. The Role: The Head of Airline Partnerships, reputed company will be responsible for executing the regional airline partnership strategy, managing key accounts, and driving commercial growth across the Asia-pacific region. This role will focus on enhancing airline connectivity and fostering long-term relationships with airline commercial and distribution teams reputed company reputed company. Reporting to the Global Head of Airline Partnerships, you will be crucial in aligning the reputed company airline strategy with the company’s global vision. Key Responsibilities:

• Commercial strategy : Execute the reputed company regional airline commercial strategy reputed company with company growth objectives
• Team management: Manage and mentor a small, regional airline partnerships team to deliver against KPIs and strategic goals.
• Strategic partnership management: Identify and prioritise strategic airline partners reputed company the reputed company region, including LCC, FSC, hybrid carriers, and regional airlines. 
• Product enhancements : Provide regional input to product teams on NDC adoption, API enhancements, and ancillary integration to meet specific reputed company airline needs
• Deliver against KPIs : Manage the regional partnership reputed company and deliver against reputed company reputed company targets, yield, and market share trends.
• Cross team collaboration : Ensure cross-team collaboration with product, engineering, commercial and marketing functions to ensure partner satisfaction and drive incremental sales reputed company the region.

About you:

• Travel background : 5-8 years of airline, GDS, OTA, or travel technology experience, with experience in a regional commercial leadership or senior account management role.
• Expert Negotiator: Proven track record in airline commercial negotiations and partnership management reputed company the reputed company region
• reputed company team leader: A motivational leader with a track record of mentoring a small regional team to drive high performance.
• Deep industry knowledge: Good understanding of airline distribution models, including NDC, API connectivity and ancillary retailing
• Regional expertise: Deep knowledge and understanding of the reputed company ecosystem with strong regional network reputed company reputed company airline commercial, distribution and reputed company management teams. 
• Strategic thinker:  Strategic thinker with good analytical and commercial acumen.
• Travel: Willingness to travel reputed company the reputed company region 20-30% of the time

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