Local Partnership Development Specialist – Tourism Network

About the role

We are looking for a Local Partnership Development Specialist to expand our tourism network across Mexico. You will identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified local tour guides while building lasting relationships with tourism communities, guide associations, universities, and other stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Source qualified tour guides through directories, social media, referrals, guide marketplaces, and academic institutions.
• Establish and nurture relationships with tourism departments, faculty, student groups, guide associations, and local tourism offices.
• Research prospective partners, verify backgrounds, certifications, language skills, and customer reviews.
• Conduct structured screening interviews to assess professionalism, destination knowledge, storytelling ability, and operational readiness.
• Rank and maintain an organized pipeline of guide candidates, preparing profiles and recommendations for management.
• Support partnership negotiations and coordinate onboarding activities.

Required profile

• Experience in business development, recruitment, partnership management, or tourism operations.
• Strong communication, interviewing, and relationship‑building abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple candidates simultaneously.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape a fast‑growing tourism platform.
• Collaborative environment with international exposure.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.