Hybrid SVP, Business Development – Travel Segment

Posted 2 weeks ago

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About the role

  • 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.

Job title

SVP, Business Development – Travel Segment

Job type

Experience level

Lead

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Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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