Provide leadership for Travel Leaders Network’s Air, Car, and GDS programs
Champion initiatives that strengthen supplier partnerships, enhance member success
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure operational excellence
Lead high-level negotiations of GDS hosting agreements
Develop and execute strategies that align suppliers and TLN Members
Oversee the onboarding and integration of new TLN Associate ARC branches
Facilitate monthly TLN Air Branch strategy sessions
Serve as a key representative for TLN air programs
Lead annual budget forecasting for air, car, and GDS revenue streams
Conduct quarterly business reviews with supplier partners
Drive sponsorship opportunities and collaborate with events and industry relations teams
Manage GDS relationships on behalf of Internova

7+ years travel industry experience
Possess a strong understanding of how ARC, IATAN, and the GDS work
7+ years of customer service experience
Excellent communication skills including presentation skills, writing skills, etc
Quantitative skills to analyze and evaluate proposals/contracts
Exceptional attention to detail
Strong Microsoft office skills: Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Up to 10% travel

VP – Air Programs, GDS

Key skills