Senior Partner Success Manager, Airline & Car Rental Partnerships

About Engine

At Engine, we’re transforming business travel into something personalized, rewarding, and simple. For too long, managing travel and spend has been overwhelming and fragmented — we’re here to change that. We believe the future of travel should be seamless and powered by technology that delights customers at every step. That’s why we’re building a platform that brings together corporate travel, a powerful charge card, and modern spend management in one place.

To make this vision real, we’re looking for exceptional, mission-driven people to help redefine how businesses manage and experience travel.

More than 30,000 companies already rely on Engine to support over 1 million travelers and billions in annual bookings each year. Cash flow positive with rapid growth, we pair exclusive Engine-only rates, industry-leading rewards, and intelligent automation to help businesses save money while delivering world-class personalization and convenience.

Backed by Telescope Partners, Blackstone, and Permira, Engine has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing travel and fintech platforms in North America, with honors including the Deloitte Fast 500 and Built In’s Best Places to Work.

About the Role

As Partner Success Manager, Airlines & Car Rental , you will own a portfolio of airline and car rental partner relationships - serving as the day-to-day point of contact responsible for partner health, performance optimization, and commercial execution. 

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Airline & Car Rental Partnerships, you will manage the operational rhythm of Engine’s air and car rental supply: tracking partner performance, coordinating issue resolution, supporting commercial negotiations, and ensuring partners are activated and performing against plan. 

This is not a strategy-setting role - it is a hands-on execution and relationship management role that requires strong organizational skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to operate effectively across internal and external stakeholders. You will work closely with

Product, Engineering, Pricing, and Operations to translate partnership goals into delivered outcomes. 

Because this is a strategic accounts book, you will engage directly with senior airline and car rental executives. We’re looking for someone who can be a credible, trusted partner externally while driving disciplined execution internally. 

What You’ll Do 

Manage a portfolio of airline and car rental partner accounts, serving as the primary operational point of contact 

Monitor partner performance against KPIs (coverage, attach rates, booking volume, margin) and proactively identify and address underperformance 

Coordinate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Pricing, and Operations to resolve partner issues and unblock activation 

Support the Sr. Director in commercial negotiations by preparing materials, tracking deal terms, and managing follow-through 

Own the partner cadence: QBRs, performance reviews, check-ins, and escalation processes 

Maintain accurate partner records, contract documentation, and pipeline tracking ● Track industry trends across airline distribution, connectivity, and car rental commercial models to inform partner conversations 

Identify upsell and expansion opportunities within existing partnerships and surface them with clear recommendations 

Drive partner onboarding and activation for new agreements, ensuring smooth handoff from signed deal to live integration 

What We’re Looking For 

4–7 years of experience in airline partnerships, distribution, account management, or supply operations within travel or travel tech 

Working knowledge of airline distribution models (GDS, NDC, ancillaries, fare structures) and/or car rental commercial constructs 

Strong organizational and project management skills - can manage multiple partner workstreams simultaneously without dropping balls 

Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills suited to external partner-facing interactions 

Comfort working cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams

Commercial awareness - understands how partnerships translate to coverage, revenue, and customer experience 

Detail-oriented with strong follow-through on action items and commitments

Nice to Have 

Experience at an airline, OTA, GDS, aggregator, or travel platform

Familiarity with ARC settlement and airline commercial constructs

Experience with API-based distribution or airline connectivity platforms

Experience managing QBRs or structured partner review cadences

Prior experience supporting senior leaders in commercial negotiations

Engine is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

Applications for this role will be accepted through November 8th, 2026 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we may begin reviewing applications before the deadline. Compensation In addition to a competitive base salary, our listed compensation range includes the estimated variable target. Your OTE (on-target earnings) are based on several factors including your experience, expertise, and location. Your compensation package may also include equity. Your recruiter will share your complete compensation package as you move through the process.

Total OTE Range (Base Salary + Variable) $170,000 — $190,000 USD

The Engine Edge: Perks & Compensation We believe in rewarding great work with great benefits:

Compensation: Competitive base pay tied to role and experience, with opportunities for bonuses, commissions, and equity.

Benefits: Check out our full list at engine.com/culture .

Environments for Success: Different roles have different needs in terms of the environments that drive success which is why we have a hybrid-hub model. Whether you are in one of our amazing offices or fully remote, we’ll make sure you have what you need to succeed.

Perks and benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and more.

Ready to Build the Future of Work Travel? Join us on our mission to transform how work travel works—for businesses, for travelers, and for the industry. Apply now and let’s make travel simpler, smarter, and more enjoyable—together.