Lead global commercial strategy for Nium, shaping payment infrastructure for travel agencies, airlines, and more. Scale presence in travel ecosystem, driving growth and partnerships.
Responsibilities
Define and execute the global go-to-market and business development strategy for the travel vertical.
Deliver sustained revenue growth by acquiring, expanding, and retaining key global travel clients.
Identify and unlock new growth opportunities across geographies and sub-segments of the travel industry.
Build senior-level relationships with airlines, OTAs, TMCs, hotel groups, and other key stakeholders.
Build, inspire, and lead a high-performing global business development team; coach regional leaders.
Partner closely with Product, Marketing, Finance, Risk, and Operations to meet the evolving needs of the travel industry.
Represent Nium externally at industry forums, events, and with the press to elevate Nium's profile as the global payments leader in travel.
Develop scalable playbooks, pricing strategies, and partner models to accelerate growth.
Requirements
15+ years of progressive experience in business development, partnerships, or commercial leadership roles, with at least 7 years in senior/global leadership.
Proven track record of driving growth in the travel ecosystem (airlines, OTAs, TMCs, hotel groups, mobility platforms) with strong existing networks.
Deep understanding of payments, fintech, or financial infrastructure solutions and their application in the travel industry.
Experience scaling revenues at a fast-growth scale-up or high-growth business unit within a multinational.
Strong leadership presence with the ability to engage C-level stakeholders and influence across geographies.
Exceptional commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and strategic thinking.
Comfort operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous, entrepreneurial environment.
Willingness to travel extensively.
Benefits
We value performance through competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and recognition programs.
Medical coverage along with 24/7 employee assistance program.
Generous vacation programs including year-end shutdown.
Flexible working hybrid working environment (3 days per week in the office).
Role-specific training, internal workshops, and a learning stipend.
Company-wide social events, team bonding activities, happy hours, and team offsites.
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