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PCH Exotics

Director of Strategic Partnerships (Luxury Hospitality & VIP Experiences)

PCH Exotics, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Overview This is a senior, revenue-driving leadership role within a scaled luxury platform. The Director of Strategic Partnerships will originate, negotiate, and activate partnerships to grow the global VIP experiences ecosystem across portfolio brands. The role collaborates with executive leadership and cross-brand teams to build a durable, high-impact partnership network.

Key Context The role is employed by one of the PCH Exotics conglomerate’s 15 operating subsidiaries (exact employing entity determined by geography and portfolio). The platform spans luxury cars, private aviation, yacht charters, luxury hospitality, and related experiences across 9 countries and 30+ major cities, with assets and EBITDA projections as described in the original materials.

Responsibilities

Partnership Strategy & Portfolio Design

Define partner categories, tiering, and target lists by market (LA/OC, Miami, NYC, key international markets)

Design partnership models (revenue share, referral, sponsorship, bundled packages, loyalty reciprocity, concierge agreements)

Build annual partnership plan tied to EBITDA outcomes and brand positioning

Origination, Negotiation & Deal Execution

Source and engage decision-makers at hotels, venues, premium travel operators, and experience providers

Lead negotiations from first contact to signed agreement (terms, brand usage, exclusivity where relevant)

Coordinate internal approvals and maintain contract documentation and renewal schedules

Activation & Operational Integration

Turn signed deals into packages, VIP itineraries, events, and co-marketing

Create activation playbooks with timelines and service standards

Ensure luxury-level experiences, discretion, and quality control

Performance Management & Reporting

Track pipeline, revenue, margins, retention, activation ROI, and client feedback

Conduct quarterly business reviews and renegotiate terms as needed

Identify and retire partnerships that don’t meet standards or dilute brand equity

Executive Support & Founder Collaboration

Prepare briefs, deal memos, and decision packages for executive review

Represent the platform at high-leverage meetings with discretion

Maintain confidentiality in a founder-led, fast-scaling environment

Cross-Company Collaboration with MOTA (When Assigned)

Develop VIP mobility and experience frameworks aligned with MOTA’s roadmap

Coordinate introductions and joint initiatives under governance and documented scopes

Build pre-opening alliance concepts to support momentum

Qualifications

Skills (Must-Have)

Expert-level negotiation, deal structuring, and relationship management

Strong commercial judgment (pricing, margin protection, incentive design, performance terms)

Ability to build repeatable systems (CRM discipline, deal pipeline reporting, contract lifecycle tracking)

High discretion and polished communication with HNW/UHNW partners

Strong operator mindset with a focus on execution and outcomes

Experience

7+ years in partnerships/BD/commercial roles within luxury hospitality, entertainment, premium travel, or adjacent sectors

Proven track record closing revenue-generating partnerships and launching activations

Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders in fast-paced environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree required (business, hospitality, economics, communications, or related)

MBA or equivalent experience is a plus

Certifications (Nice-to-Have)

Contract/commercial certifications (e.g., WorldCC)

Project management training (PMP or equivalent)

Hospitality or luxury service credentials

What Success Looks Like

In the first 30–60 days: build a prioritized partner map, create a value proposition and deal toolkit, establish a clean CRM pipeline

By 90 days: close initial anchor partners, launch activations, stand up a partner performance dashboard

By 6–12 months: own a diversified partner portfolio, create an activation calendar, act as internal deal quarterback, define partner categories and models, tie plans to EBITDA

How to Apply Apply with: Resume, and a short note covering:

3 partnerships you closed , the category, deal structure, and measurable impact.

Note: Some figures and plans are management estimates and forward-looking projections; additional detail may be shared later under confidentiality.

Seniority & Employment

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Sales and Business Development

Industries: Retail/Motor Vehicles and Luxury Services

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