An Entertainment or Recreation Manager plans, directs, or coordinates entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks.
Activity Vendor & Affiliate Partnership Manager Go Tours Hawaii - 5.0 Waikīkī, HI Job Details Full-time 11 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Vendor relationship building English Travel industry
Full Job Description Location:
Waikiki, Honolulu, HI Position Type:
Full-Time (In-Office) Parking Included About the Role We are seeking an experienced Activity Vendor & Affiliate Partnership Manager to join our growing team in Waikiki. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with established relationships throughout Hawaii's tourism industry who is passionate about building partnerships and expanding one of Hawaii's leading travel agencies. This role is responsible for developing and managing relationships with tour and activity vendors as well as affiliate partners across Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Hawaii Island, Lanai, and Molokai. The ideal candidate will help expand our portfolio of experiences while building strong, long-term partnerships that drive business growth. Key Responsibilities Identify, recruit, and onboard new tour and activity vendors throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Develop and grow affiliate partnerships with travel agencies, concierge companies, online travel partners, influencers, and other referral partners. Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with vendors and affiliates to increase bookings and revenue. Travel regularly to the Neighbor Islands to meet with activity providers, inspect experiences, and strengthen partnerships. Negotiate partnership agreements, commission structures, and pricing. Coordinate vendor onboarding, contracts, operational setup, and product launches. Ensure vendor information, pricing, schedules, availability, and content remain accurate and up to date. Collaborate with the reservations, sales, marketing, and operations teams to expand and improve our activity offerings. Monitor partner performance and identify opportunities to increase sales and improve the customer experience. Represent the company at industry events, networking functions, and partner meetings.
Qualifications Required:
Minimum 2 years of experience in Hawaii's tourism or travel industry. Strong knowledge of Hawaii's tours, activities, attractions, and visitor experiences across all Hawaiian Islands. Existing relationships with tour and activity providers, travel agencies, and affiliate partners are highly preferred. Willingness to travel regularly between islands for partner meetings and business development. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Highly organized with strong attention to detail. Self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects independently. Experience using Google Workspace and communication tools such as Slack is a plus. What We Offer Competitive salary based on experience Parking included Paid vacation and company holidays Health benefits Interisland travel opportunities Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of one of Hawaii's leading travel companies Professional, collaborative office environment in Waikiki If you have a passion for Hawaii's visitor industry, enjoy building lasting business relationships, and want to help grow tourism across all the Hawaiian Islands, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits:
Health insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): Please describe your experience working with tour/activity vendors or affiliate partners in Hawaii. Which Hawaiian Islands have you worked with professionally? Please provide examples of key partnerships or accounts you currently manage or have managed. Have you negotiated vendor contracts, commission structures, or partnership agreements? What tools and platforms do you have hands-on experience with? Have you used HubSpot before? Please share your experience. Can you start immediately if selected? Why are you interested in this role, and what makes you a good fit?
Experience:
Hawaii's tourism or travel industry: 2 years (Required)
Language:
English fluently (Required)
Location:
Waikīkī, HI (Required) Willingness to travel: 100% (Required)