US Lodging Partnerships Manager
The posting
Lodging Partnerships Manager
As a Lodging Partnerships Manager in the US, we are looking for you to join and contribute to building, maintaining, and developing our relationships with Lodging supply partners, which is pivotal to our success. Using your natural curiosity and desire to tell stories with data and observations, you get to solve business problems, optimize relationships to grow mutual businesses with partners, and work on a team that functions as the “business owner” of improving traveler expectations for lodging needs. Your past experience in the hospitality industry will lend itself to your success as you build strong relationships and progressively expand a portfolio of suppliers, with an ability to excel in a fast-paced, ambiguous space. Make no mistake - you are joining an extremely fast paced and dynamic culture where change is the only constant, where we’re passionate about what we do, and where we believe we can do just about anything. Buckle up, it’s going to be a lot of fun.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with a portfolio of individual hotels and regional chains to maximize partnerships by using relevant data insights and revenue management skills to identify and execute on growth opportunities
- Collaborate internally with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities to streamline and improve business processes
- Develop a keen understanding of the market and competitive landscape by keeping abreast of market trends and identifying opportunities for growth
- Attend events and conferences as needed, with the flexibility to accommodate occasional evening or schedule changes
- Travel within the US approximately one to two times per month to meet partners and represent the company at industry events and conferences.
What We’re Looking For
- 3-5 years of working experience in Travel, specifically working at a TMC, OTA or hotel
- A track record of building and maintaining strong partnerships, and always seeking the win/win with partnerships
- Must be a fast-paced self-starter, with a growth mindset and comfortable working in a sometimes ambiguous environment
- Leading with curiosity and collaborating internally to identify opportunities and implement solutions
- Flexibility to travel regularly within the US regularly and attend events and conferences as required
- Bachelor's or Master's in Business Administration or related field; or equivalent related professional experience
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Taken from Navan's own posting, last seen live on 30 Oct 2026.
The application
Your details and LinkedIn, then 4 questions.
- 1.Are you currently eligible to work in the country outlined for this position, and authorized to work for Navan on an ongoing indefinite basis?Pick one: Yes · No · Unknown
- 2.Will you now or in the future require sponsorship by Navan to attain or maintain your employment eligibility?Pick one: Yes · No · Unknown
- 3.This role operates on a hybrid work model, requiring you to work from one of our global offices 4 days per week (including 2 Fridays each month). Are you comfortable with this policy, and are you currently located at, or willing to relocateYes or no
- 4.Have you ever been employed by, applied to, or are you currently employed by Navan or any of its affiliated or group companies (Reed & Mackay)?Yes or no
From Navan's apply page, checked 30 Oct 2026.
About Navan
One app for corporate travel booking and expense management, sold through commercial, mid-market and enterprise teams.
Pay schedule: Salaried employment with target incentive pay on OTE roles; some plans start with a ramping draw against commission.
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