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Job Summary :

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Adventures by Disney and National Geographic Expeditions offer immersive, guided travel experiences for families, friends, individuals, and couples to explore the world's greatest destinations.

The Partnerships Manager - Expedition Cruise Licensing supports the growth for National Geographic Expedition (NGE) Cruises within Adventures & Expeditions . You will be responsible for Business Line Management for NGE's licensed expedition cruise business (operated by Lindblad Expeditions, a 3rd party) and various aspects of the day-to-day operation for the Expedition Cruise product. You will ensure the operator complies with the brand standard and that our product standards are consistent for all itineraries and departures. The role will also collaborate with Risk Management and Global Security, as well as marketing and sales to achieve business objectives.

What You Will Do / Responsibilities :

Responsible for several aspects of the Brand Licensee relationship and management of the 3rd party-operator's team including brand representation, product development, and operations.
Ensure achievement of strategic goals, including internal support from digital (APIs), marketing, and PR teams to promote and source guests from all key source markets (to deadlines).
Ensure consistent product development and delivery standards to include vetting and compliance with regard to trip security, IT security, insurance, activities, and animal experiences.
Collaborate with NG Society, National Geographic Expeditions (NGE), and TWDC teams to source NG branded content to create NGE unique selling point (USP) for itineraries as well as internal media opportunities.
Support all external contract negotiations with support from Legal.
Support Finance team with budgeting and forecasting for all applicable product lines.
Liaise with Guest Relations, PR, PA, Security, and Compliance to ensure all messaging and crisis management standards are met.
Other duties as necessary or assigned.

You Will Have / Required Qualifications :

5 years' experience in consumer-facing travel and tourism sector including experience within the product category.

Prior experience managing major global partnerships / accounts.

Experience and understanding of brand and / or brand reputation management.

Supremely organized with strong project management skills.

Strong external negotiation, partnering, influencing, communication, and relationship-building skills, ideally at all levels including C-Suite or Executive Leadership.

Motivated self-starter who takes independent action to hold self and Leaders accountable in a metric-driven environment to drive performance.

Ability to travel to meet with partners and inspect itineraries; Possess a valid passport.

Understanding of marketing travel products through traditional and digital channels as well as database marketing.

High energy, hands-on, entrepreneurial creative leader with a passion for developing new products and businesses.

Highly collaborative individual with exceptional communications skills.

Proven ability to successfully manage cost budgets and deliver revenue to forecast.

Ability to forge strong, local and international relationships.

Preferred Qualifications :

Digital website and / or CMS experience.

Previous experience working in a matrix organization managing, presenting, and influencing multiple stakeholders.

Familiarity with both domestic and international travel (preferred in travel touring or cruise industry).

Experience with cruise or touring products within various International destinations such as Iceland, Japan, Galapagos, Antarctica, Fiji and Tahiti, Mexico, Europe, and more.

Required Education :

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Additional Information :

Benefits and Perks : Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https : / / jobs.disneycareers.com / benefits.

About Adventures by Disney :

Adventures by Disney is a leader in guided group family vacation experiences, offering itineraries to some of the most beautiful places on the planet including China, Australia, South Africa, Peru, England, and France, as well as North American adventures in Alaska, the Rockies, and more.

About The Walt Disney Company :

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments : Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. Disney's stories, characters, and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe.

This position is with Adventures by Disney ABD, LLC, which is part of a business we call Adventures by Disney.

Adventures by Disney ABD, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

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