Account Executive, USA at Headout

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Travel, MarketplaceIndustries

Requirements

  • Fully proficient English speaker based in New York
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in business development, preferably in travel-related products
  • Strong analytical, written, and verbal communications skills
  • Global mindset and comfortable working with people from different cultural backgrounds & time zones
  • A start-up attitude – highly collaborative with an entrepreneurial mindset and not afraid to roll up your sleeves
  • Experience working with a CRM; eager to learn and use new tools

Responsibilities

  • Lead commercial efforts and expansion on the East Coast as the face and voice of Headout to Supply Partners in the region
  • Launch new cities by identifying, reaching out, and onboarding new Supply Partners & distribution-side partnerships on the East Coast
  • Continuously nurture relationships with existing Supply Partners to leverage them for additional growth
  • Liaise between internal stakeholders (Operations, Tech, Marketing, etc.) and accounts to ensure smooth execution of partnerships and growth of bookings
  • Analyze market trends and provide market & competitor analysis to optimize business strategies

Skills

Account Management
Business Development
Sales
Partnership Management
Travel Industry
Commercial Strategy
East Coast Market

Headout

Connects travelers with local experiences

About Headout

Headout connects travelers with local experiences and attractions in cities worldwide. The platform aggregates a variety of activities, such as theme park visits, city tours, and cultural experiences, making it easy for users to discover and book these experiences online. Headout partners with local tour operators and experience providers, earning revenue through a commission-based model when customers book activities. This approach aligns the interests of Headout with its partners, promoting increased bookings and customer satisfaction. The platform enhances user experience by offering real-time availability, instant booking confirmations, and live chat support with local experts, allowing travelers to plan their activities confidently and easily. Headout's goal is to provide memorable urban experiences by connecting tourists with the best local activities.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$63.9MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Unlimited sick leaves including period leaves for women (and transgender people).
Unlimited mental wellness leaves.
No ceiling general leave.
Gender neutral 26 weeks leave for primary caregiver and 30 days for secondary caregiver. Applies for non-natural birth including adoption, surrogacy and same-sex partners.
1. In India, we provide a health insurance **cover for INR 7 lacs** for yourself, your spouse, your children and your parents (up to 6 in total). For other countries, we follow **local best practices**. Details be will be added here shortly.
50% off fitness class memberships.
Medical tele-consultation with doctors [India only].
Wellness programs once a month.
Online health platform(s) subscriptions.
Employee Assistance Program. We've got your back.
1. $500 Headout credits to, you guessed it, head out to any of our experiences around the world.
Paid courses and sessions for your learning & growth.
Access to conferences and meetups.
Community Lunches twice a week across all offices.
Travel across our global offices if your role demands it.
If your role requires you to move countries, we will do whatever it takes to take care of you. We are not limited by any policies when it comes to getting great talent to join us.

Risks

Integration challenges from Dabble acquisition may disrupt service if not managed well.
Price drops in 'Drops' feature could impact profit margins without increased volume.
Rapid expansion to 500 cities may strain resources and lead to inefficiencies.

Differentiation

Headout offers real-time availability and instant booking confirmations for seamless travel planning.
The platform connects travelers with over 10,000 curated experiences worldwide.
Headout's commission-based model aligns its interests with local experience providers.

Upsides

Headout's expansion to 500 cities will increase its global market presence.
The acquisition of Dabble enhances Headout's AI capabilities for personalized travel experiences.
Partnerships with Tiqets and Big Red Group expand Headout's reach in the Australian market.

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