Headout

Travel

Manager,StrategicPartnerships

£65–95k ~AI est. London, United Kingdom
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Manager, Strategic Partnerships at Headout. Skills: Partnerships strategy, Revenue generation, Deal closure, Client relationships. Design partnership strategy. Execute partnership strategy”

What You'll Achieve.

Move the needle; Make real business-critical impact

Industry & Context.

Travel
Problems you'll solve

First principles problem solving; Innovative problem solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

4+ years people management, 8+ years experience, Track record in distributions/partnerships/B2B sales, Experience in high-performance cultures, Experience connected to experiences or travel industry

Nice to Have

Experience starting or scaling startup, Demonstrated interest in marketplaces, Demonstrated interest in travel, Demonstrated interest in events, Demonstrated interest in experiential

What You'll Do.

Design partnership strategy

Execute partnership strategy

Build senior relationships

Leverage existing network

Shape important metrics

Succeed in team environment

Formulate strategic growth partnerships

Negotiate strategic growth partnerships

Build distribution business

Take value proposition across globe

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional team; Engineering; Product; Design; Operations; Finance; Marketing; Local markets teams

Communication Scope

Negotiation; Persuasion; Interpersonal skills

Full Job Description

🚀 Why Headout? We’re a rocketship: 9-figure revenue, record growth, and profitable With $130M in revenue, guests in 100+ cities, and 18 months of profitability, Headout is the fastest-growing marketplace in the travel industry, and we’re just getting started. We've raised $60M+ from top-tier investors and are building a durable company for the long term — because that's what our mission needs and deserves. We’re growing, profitable and nowhere near done. What we do is important In an increasingly digital world, there is a desperate need to augment our human experience by getting us to interact with the real world around us and the people in it. At Headout, our mission is to be the easiest, fastest, and most delightful way to head out to a real-life experience — from immersive tours to museums to live events and everything in between. Why now? The foundation is strong. The opportunity ahead is even bigger. We’ve hit profitability, built momentum, and proven the model — but there’s so much more to build. If you’re looking to join a company where the trajectory is steep and your impact is real, this is the moment. Our culture Reinventing the travel industry isn't easy, but that's the fun part. We care deeply about ownership, craft, and impact, and we’re here to do the best work of our careers. We won’t pretend like it’s for everyone but if you’re a builder who loves solving tough problems, you’ll feel right at home. 👩‍💻The role We are looking for our Director, Partnerships. Reporting directly to the Vice President - Growth & Strategy, you will be in charge of the design and execution of a strategy to make partnerships a central channel of Headout’s growth. Through your existing networks and by making new connections, you are also expected to become one of the faces of Headout in the travel industry. This role offers a unique opportunity to use your existing networks and build new connections, positioning you as a key face of Headout within the industry. You will be

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