Key Partnership Manager

The world needs more Intrepid people:

At Intrepid, we invite you to share in the uncommon – the people, the culture, and the community. And right now, we are looking to expand our reach in the US and are looking for 2 x Key Partnerships Managers to build meaningful partner relationships and help us take adventure travel to new heights!

The Key Partnerships Manager (KPM) plays a pivotal role in accelerating B2B sales growth and enhancing brand presence by actively engaging with partners across their territory. This role thrives on the road, building relationships through in-person visits, uncovering new business opportunities, and representing Intrepid Travel with enthusiasm and professionalism. As a dynamic, relationship-driven operator, the KPM leverages strong commercial and business development skills to expand market share, elevate partner engagement, and support cross-functional initiatives that drive business impact. Success is measured through clear KPIs, including sales growth, partner retention, engagement activity, and overall contribution to regional targets.

This is a full-time, permanent position that will operate remotely, with you travelling throughout the assigned territory to represent Intrepid. The salary for this role is $72,000–$75,000 USD, based on experience, this is paired an annual company bonus of 10% when company goals are achieved, 4 weeks paid vacation, an excellent benefits package and so much more.

Now recruiting for:

• Greater Chicago Area, IL
• Orlando, FL

Some of the experience you’ll bring with you may include:

• 2+ years of experience in B2B or B2C sales roles, with a proven record of meeting or exceeding performance KPIs and sales targets
• Experience in outside sales, account management, or business development, preferably with travel agents
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong partner relationships that drive measurable sales growth and market share
• 2+ years of experience in the travel and tourism industry
• Excellent public speaking, presentation creation and delivery, and communication skills, with confidence representing the brand externally
• Strong personal drive, commercial acumen, and motivation to deliver against defined sales and engagement metrics
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle, with a willingness to travel regularly within the assigned territory

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit:

Intrepid is made up of 71 nationalities in over 30 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.

Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our work perks include:

• Flexible work arrangements, work-from-home and the ability to ‘work from anywhere’ 4 weeks a year
• A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families, and close friends
• 5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trips
• A minimum of 10 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions.
• Access to e-learning platforms, professional development and mentor programs
• 20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you
• Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family

We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful. These are our values and to us they’re more than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every day it’s our people and the work they do that bring them to life.