Cruise Partnership Manager - Travel Services

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Costa Mesa, CA, USA
In-Office
121K-161K Annually
Senior level
Consumer Web • Transportation • Travel
The Role
Lead AAA’s cruise and group travel product portfolio by defining strategy, managing product roadmaps, launching offerings, driving go-to-market initiatives, and optimizing profitability. Conduct market and competitive research, use data to improve performance, negotiate with travel vendors and partners, and collaborate across marketing, sales, and operations. The role requires strong product management, negotiation, analytical, communication, leadership, and people management skills within the travel or hospitality industry.
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Cruise Partnership Manager - Travel Services

We’re seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Travel Product Manager to lead initiatives that drive travel growth and elevate member engagement.

In this role, you’ll enhance existing products and develop innovative new offerings, leveraging strong industry partnerships to accelerate growth. As the Cruise Product and Group Travel Manager, you will oversee profitability, productivity, and performance targets across your product lines, using data and market insights to recommend strategies that advance the Club’s goals. You will also conduct in‑depth market and competitive research to optimize sales and service effectiveness, while representing the Club in negotiations with vendors and key business partners.

If you’re a visionary leader passionate about shaping extraordinary travel experiences, this is your moment to take the helm. Auto Club Enterprises (AAA) is transforming how our members explore the world.

In this high‑impact role, you’ll combine strategic planning with hands‑on product leadership to design, refine, and launch travel products that inspire members to book their next journey with AAA. You’ll have the freedom to build and execute a product roadmap that drives growth, profitability, and market relevance—while collaborating closely with world‑class travel partners around the globe.

What You’ll Do

  • Set the vision - Define and execute a forward‑thinking travel strategy that elevates AAA’s brand presence and strengthens member engagement and awareness.

  • Spot the trends – Leverage market insights, competitive analysis, and Travel Advisor feedback to shape high-value product offerings.

  • Innovate & enhance – Oversee the evolution of existing products and bring new ideas to life, from concept to launch.

  • Lead go-to-market execution – Drive strategic marketing initiatives for your portfolio, ensuring strong performance across digital, print, and in-branch channels.

  • Be the connector – Build strong relationships with travel vendors and business partners to maximize value, service quality, and member satisfaction.

  • Own the numbers – Monitor KPIs and business results, making data-driven adjustments to ensure profitability and growth.

  • Inspire collaboration – Partner with internal teams across marketing, sales, and operations to bring big ideas to life.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

  • 4–6 years of product management experience in the travel, hospitality, or tourism related industries.

  • Proven success, creating and executing strategies that drive measurable results.

  • Ability to transform market trends and customer needs into innovative, market-ready offerings.

  • Strong negotiation skills and the confidence to represent AAA in partner and vendor discussions.

  • Exceptional communication skills—able to engage stakeholders at all levels.

  • Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

  • Expertise in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

  • Strong leadership background with direct people management experience is essential.

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The starting pay range for this position is:

$120,500.00 - $160,800.00

Additionally, for full time positions, you will be eligible to participate in our incentive program based upon the achievement of organization, team and personal performance.

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Remarkable benefits:
•    Health coverage for medical, dental, vision

•    401(K) saving plans with company match AND Pension    

•    Tuition assistance

•    Floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs

•    Paid parental leave

•    Wellness programs

•    Employee discounts (membership, insurance,

travel, entertainment, services and more!)

Auto Club Enterprises is the largest club within the national AAA federation. We have nearly 17,000 employees in 24 states helping more than 18 million members. The strength of our organization is our employees. Bringing together and supporting different cultures, backgrounds, personalities, and strengths creates a team capable of delivering legendary, lifetime service to our members. When we embrace our diversity – we win. All of Us! With our national brand recognition, long-standing reputation since 1900, and constantly growing membership, we are seeking career-minded, service-driven professionals to join our team.

“Through dedicated employees we proudly deliver legendary service and beneficial products that provide members peace of mind and value.”

AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Our organization participates in E-Verify

The Automobile Club of Southern California will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), the Unincorporated Los Angeles County (ULAC) regulation, and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA). 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 4-6 years of product management experience in travel, hospitality, or tourism-related industries
  • Proven success creating and executing strategies that drive measurable results
  • Ability to transform market trends and customer needs into innovative, market-ready offerings
  • Strong negotiation skills and confidence representing AAA in partner and vendor discussions
  • Exceptional communication skills with stakeholders at all levels
  • Analytical mindset and ability to translate data into actionable insights
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
  • Strong leadership background with direct people management experience

AAA Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AAA and has not been reviewed or approved by AAA.

  • Pay Growth & Progression — Annual raises and bonuses are typically provided, signaling structured pay progression. Performance-based opportunities can add to earnings when goals are met.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) match and an additional employer contribution are part of the package. This strengthens long‑term financial value beyond base pay.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and paid holidays are provided, with generous PTO in the first year for certain roles. This breadth supports work‑life balance and recovery time.

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