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Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships

Rocket Travel · Chicago, Cook County

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Interview prep

Be ready to walk through multi-party partnership deals you owned end to end: how you sourced or prioritized partners, structured the agreement, measured success, and recovered when a partnership underperformed. Expect scenarios on stakeholder conflict, prioritization across a thin pipeline, and how you would represent Rocket Travel’s partnership strategy from a Chicago base.

Fit summary

Best fit is an experienced partnerships leader who can set strategy and still close and steward deals, comfortable on-site in Chicago with senior-level external presence. Thin company/occupation data means culture and comp must be validated directly with Rocket Travel.

Day in the role

As Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships at Rocket Travel in Chicago, a typical day centers on external relationship ownership and internal alignment: partner pipeline reviews, live calls with current or prospective partners, scoping joint value and commercial terms, and briefing leadership on risks, renewals, and next steps. Expect cross-functional coordination so partnership commitments match product, legal, and go-to-market capacity.

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Is this role remote?

No. The listing is for Chicago, Cook County, with remote marked as not available (remote = 0).

Where is Rocket Travel online?

The provided company domain is rockettravel.com.

What does “Strategic Partnerships” emphasize at this level?

At Senior Director level, expect ownership of partner strategy, major relationship outcomes, and executive-ready reporting—not only day-to-day account coordination.

Company facts (cached)

Website: rockettravel.com

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Rocket Travel, a leading travel technology platform, is hiring a Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships to lead partnership development initiatives from our Chicago headquarters. This full-time position offers the opportunity to shape strategic relationships that drive growth across North America's travel ecosystem. About the Role As Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, you'll own the vision and execution of Rocket Travel's partnership strategy. Leading a growing team, you'll identify, negotiate, and nurture relationships with key loyalty partners, distribution partners, and strategic stakeholders. Your decisions will directly influence how Rocket Travel expands its market presence and strengthens its competitive position across the continent. What You'll Do Lead end-to-end partnership development, from opportunity identification through contract negotiation and implementation Build and maintain strategic relationships with loyalty programs, travel brands, and distribution partners across North America Develop go-to-market strategies that enhance the Rocket Travel brand while creating value for partner organizations Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities aligned with company growth objectives Collaborate with product, marketing, and operations teams to ensure successful partner integration and performance Manage partnership performance metrics, reporting, and optimization to maximize mutual value creation Represent Rocket Travel at industry events and partner meetings to strengthen relationships and market positioning What We're Looking For 8+ years of partnership management or business development experience, ideally in travel, hospitality, or loyalty sectors Proven track record leading cross-functional teams and managing complex, multi-stakeholder relationships Strong negotiation skills and ability to structure mutually beneficial partnership agreements Strategic mindset with demonstrated ability to identify market opportunities and drive revenue growth Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior-level partners Experience with loyalty programs, distribution networks, or travel industry dynamics preferred Bachelor's degree in business, hospitality, marketing, or related field About Rocket Travel Rocket Travel is a travel technology company founded in 2012 that empowers travelers and businesses through innovative booking and loyalty solutions. Based in Chicago, we serve millions of customers and partner organizations across North America, combining technology expertise with deep travel industry knowledge. How to Apply To apply for this Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships position in Chicago, Cook County, submit your resume…

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