Head of Trade Partnerships, UK & Ireland

Requisition ID: 3009

Department: Sales

Work Type: Hybrid

Application Close Date: 16th May 2025

At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. More than 34 years later, we’re proud to be a certified B Corp with hundreds of trips in over 100 countries.

The world needs more Intrepid people:

We’re hiring a strategic and results-driven Head of Partnerships to lead our B2B sales function across the UK and Ireland. This senior leadership role sits on the UK/EU management team and reports to the General Manager, UK & Ireland. You’ll be responsible for defining and delivering the partnerships strategy, managing key trade relationships, and driving revenue growth in line with regional targets.

Working cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and operations teams, you’ll ensure our trade activity supports Intrepid’s commercial and brand objectives. You’ll also be a visible ambassador for the Intrepid brand, representing us at industry events and with key partners across the region.

This is a full-time, permanent role based out of our Brixton office, with hybrid working (2–3 days in office) and travel required for meetings and events.

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

Demonstrated success leading B2B sales functions and managing partner accounts

Strong commercial acumen and proven experience driving sales growth

In-depth knowledge of the UK & Ireland travel industry

Skilled in business negotiations, target-setting, and delivering results

Experience in or passion for Intrepid’s style of travel and destinations

This is a great opportunity to lead our B2B growth and shape the future of trade in the UK & Ireland. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

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

Intrepid is made up of 58 nationalities across 46 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 options, such as work-from-home options 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 trip's
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.

At Intrepid ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion is an important part of our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit your application, please email careersupport@intrepidtravel.com with your name, location, and the accommodations you need, we will then be in touch to support your application.

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