Senior Director, Partner Management, Global Network

Date: Oct 10, 2025

Location: UK, London, Virtual, Europe

Start your journey with BCD: Grow, connect, collaborate and celebrate with our global team.

About the Role

This role will ultimately manage Global Networks' partner relationships. The incumbent reports to the Senior Vice President of Global Networks and develops alignment with partner markets to meet contractual obligations. You will be accountable for partner contracting, renewals, fee methodology, and financials, as well as the partner champion for BCD sales acquisition activities. Your focus will be on business reviews and communications with Partners to ensure alignment on BCD's vision and direction, and drive awareness of BCD tools, technology, and Security/Compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and contribute to the strategic plans for the Global Network and gain support across the business for their successful adoption.
• Represent BCD’s and its partners’ interests, fostering strong value propositions and ROI for both BCD and its partners, and drive strategic direction for innovation aligned to BCD's products and services.
• Establish and communicate the key targets (annually) to effectively deliver the agreed Global Network strategy (e.g., introduction of new IT, new sales development).
• Create and capitalize on new income stream opportunities, such as partner fee models, new supplier deals, and product sales to partners for use with local non-BCD clients.
• Be an ambassador for global initiatives, driving support and compliance (e.g., Business Continuity Plans, IT Security).
• Serve as a key intermediary between BCD-owned / specialist functions and partners.
• Manage performance of direct reports and down-line employees.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in a Business/Financial/Language/Cultural studies discipline.
• Extensive experience in a global corporate travel agency.
• Experience with multinational sales, vendor relationships, combined with agency experience in operations and technology.
• Direct involvement with worldwide travel networks and demonstrated successful global consolidation across procurement and sales.
• Proficiency in conducting business in multi-cultural and multi-faceted domains to achieve win/win outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills—written, presentations, public speaking.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel regularly (short and long-haul), sometimes with limited notice.

About Us

We’re a market leader in travel management: We help people and companies travel smart and achieve more. We operate in more than 100 countries, and most of our 10,000+ people work virtually. We’re committed to sustainability and to driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves.

Life at BCD

Working at BCD means connecting, collaborating, and celebrating. You’ll be part of a virtual, dynamic, and flexible work environment that fosters a good work-life balance.

You’ll be offered

• Flexible working hours and work-from-home or remote opportunities.
• Opportunities to grow your skillset and career.
• Generous vacation days to rest and recharge.
• A compensation package that feels fair, including mental, physical, and financial wellbeing tools.
• Travel industry professional perks and discounts.
• An inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated.

Ready to join the journey?

Apply now!

We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about a role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply.

We are committed to providing reasonable and necessary accommodations to ensure all employees can perform their roles effectively. For accommodation requests or further information, contact our Talent Acquisition department at careers@bcdtravel.com.

Seniority level: Director | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Project Management and Information Technology.