Co-ops Partnership Manager

COLLETTE TRAVEL SERVICE INC•Pawtucket, RI

11d•$65,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Collette is seeking a Co-Ops Partnership Manager to join our Marketing Team. This is a hybrid role based at headquarters in Pawtucket, RI. About Collette: Let Us Show You the World There has never been a better time to be in the travel industry. See the world, connect with others, and experience the immersive benefits of one of the trendiest industries when you join the Collette team! As the longest-running tour operator in North America, our family-owned business leads the industry in innovation and expertise. Collette’s passionate team works hard to fulfill travel dreams and is always looking for talent that will help to shape the company’s future. Being part of the Collette team means having a willingness to grow, a desire to learn and ask questions, and a zest for seeing the world. From giving back to local communities to creating incredible experiences for a world of travelers and being part of a value-oriented team that cares for one another – Collette is all about the people. So, what are you waiting for? Your journey starts here.

Requirements

Strong relationship management and communication skills.
Minimum of 4 years’ experience.
Persuasive & clear communication.
Strategic thinking.
Relationship building & cross-functional alignment.
Critical thinking & problem-solving.
Ability to coordinate and execute multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience with partner marketing, event planning, and training.
Analytical skills for tracking and reporting on partnership activities.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to travel as required for conferences, events, and partner meetings.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Knowledge of the travel industry and B2B partnership models preferred.

Responsibilities

Build and manage long-term, strategic partnerships with Tourism Boards and other companies, centered on mutual business growth, shared success, and measurable value creation.
Align partnership strategies with both Collette's business objectives and each partner's destination marketing priorities to maximize mutual outcomes.
Manage the execution of partner marketing campaigns, including proposal creation, leading kick-off meetings, completing briefs, and monitoring campaign progress in project management software.
Solicit feedback and approvals from partners about creative assets for the agreed campaigns.
Coordinate logistics for Tourism Board and supplier partner webinars delivered to call center teams.
Maintain accurate partner contact lists, activity trackers, and reporting dashboards.
Represent Collette at partner-facing conferences, events, and meetings as required.
Support Collette’s sales goals by identifying opportunities for Tourism Boards to participate in tactical campaigns, including initiatives such as the Black Friday Sale.
Serve as a trusted strategic advisor by translating partner goals, market trends, customer insights, and performance data into actionable recommendations for partner planning and campaign decisions.
Drive sustainable partnership growth by identifying expansion opportunities, testing new activation approaches, and optimizing shared business objectives over time.
Gather insights from the campaign and generate outcome reports.
Adapt responsibilities as business needs and organizational priorities evolve.