Strategic Account Manager

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Home, KS, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Travel
The Role
Own and grow a focused portfolio of strategic Americas accounts through commercial strategy, account planning, share-of-wallet analysis, renewals, pricing discussions, and expansion opportunities. Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, navigate complex negotiations, collaborate across product, marketing, finance, and connectivity teams, and represent the company at industry events. Use AI tools and data analysis to generate account insights and inform strategic decisions in a remote-first environment.
Summary Generated by Built In

HBX Group is the world’s leading technology partner, connecting and empowering the world of travel. We’re game-changers, disruptors, the people who bring together local and global brands in accommodation, transport, activities and payments through our network of 300,000 hotels worldwide, 60,000 hard to reach high value clients such as tour operators, travel agents and loyalty schemes across 140 source markets. We are tech-driven, with a customer-first philosophy, and commercial teams whose knowledge and relationships on the ground are second to none. And of course we have an amazing team! Our people, Team HBX Group, are the beating heart of the company who we encourage to ‘move fast, dream big and make the difference’ every day. In fact, we believe that it is tech + data + people that truly sets us apart in the market, alongside our ‘global approach, local touch’ mentality. We’re headquartered in Palma, Mallorca and employ around 3,500 people worldwide.


JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Role

HBX Group is looking for a Strategic Account Manager to own and grow a focused portfolio of our top-tier accounts across the Americas. This isn't a high-volume book of business — it's a small number of our most strategic relationships, and we're looking for someone who wants to go deep, not wide.

You'll partner directly with senior stakeholders at some of the region's most important travel, distribution, and fintech companies, acting less like an account manager and more like a strategic advisor embedded in their business. The travel industry is moving from a vendor model to an ecosystem model — the accounts you manage will be at the center of that shift, and you'll be the one helping them see (and capture) the opportunity in it.

What You'll Do

  • Own commercial strategy and growth for a curated portfolio of top-tier accounts, including share-of-wallet analysis, funnel mapping, and multi-year account planning
  • Build senior-level relationships that go beyond the day-to-day — you're a trusted advisor, not a ticket-taker
  • Identify white space within existing accounts and build the business case to go after it
  • Navigate complex commercial conversations — pricing, contract renewals, performance disputes — with data-forward rigor and a collaborative tone
  • Partner cross-functionally (product, connectivity, marketing, finance) to bring the full HBX ecosystem to your accounts
  • Represent HBX at industry events and in client-facing forums as a credible voice on where travel distribution is headed

What We're Looking For

  • Significant experience in strategic account management, enterprise sales, or partnerships within travel, travel technology, or a related B2B ecosystem
  • A track record of managing complex, high-value accounts — not just maintaining them, but growing them
  • Comfort operating at the intersection of data and relationship: you can build a share-of-wallet model and walk a C-suite stakeholder through it in the same week
  • A bias toward being bold, not defensive — someone who sees fragmentation and disruption in travel as opportunity, not threat
  • Strong written and verbal communication; you can hold your own in a room with senior decision-makers
  • Highly organized — you can juggle multiple complex accounts, stakeholders, and moving pieces without dropping the ball
  • Fluent with AI tools to run data analysis and inform strategic decisions — you don't just report on account performance, you use AI to find the insight in it faster
  • Comfortable with a remote-first team and self-directed ownership of your book of business
  • Google Ads knowledge and OTA (Online Travel Agency) experience preferred
  • A competitive streak when it comes to winning against the competition, paired with a genuine team-player mentality internally — you play to win in the market, not against your own colleagues

At HBX Group, we believe that diversity drives innovation and makes travel a force for good. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, embracing different backgrounds, perspectives and talents. Join us and be part of a team where diversity and equal opportunities really do make a difference.

You will have the opportunity to work for a company that is going through significant change in becoming the world´s leading travel services provider. We are looking for people that are ready to ride the wave in this exciting journey.

As well as an attractive benefits package you will be able to work: 

  • Within an innovative, engaging and multicultural environment.

  • Have the opportunity to build strong and lasting business relationships and friendships from around the world.

  • Have the opportunity in developing your career locally or within one of our beautiful working locations across the globe. 

Skills Required

  • Significant experience in strategic account management, enterprise sales, or partnerships within travel, travel technology, or a related B2B ecosystem
  • Track record managing and growing complex, high-value accounts
  • Ability to analyze data, build share-of-wallet models, and present insights to C-suite stakeholders
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with senior decision-makers
  • Strong organization skills and ability to manage multiple complex accounts and stakeholders
  • Fluency with AI tools for data analysis and strategic decision-making
  • Ability to work effectively in a remote-first, self-directed environment
  • Google Ads knowledge
  • Online Travel Agency experience
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The Company
HQ: Palma de Mallorca
5,243 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

Hotelbeds are global leaders in the TravelTech space, connecting and empowering businesses by facilitating bridges in the ever-changing and expanding travel ecosystem. Our cloud-based technology platforms offer fast and simple access to a global network of travel products, from accommodation to ancillaries and payments, while rich data and intelligence helps to generate demand. By operating exclusively in the B2B arena, we are uniquely placed to drive growth for our partners without competing for the end customer. Our teams of 3000+ experts on the ground provide local expertise and support to boost trading even further, even in the most hard-to-reach spaces. Our unique blend of technology, data and passionate people serves as a catalyst for B2B travel players aiming to unlock their full potential.

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