VacationRenter
About VacationRenter
VacationRenter is the fastest growing vacation rental search engine. We love traveling, but not how time‑consuming and complex it can be to find the right place to stay. So we reimagined a better way. We eliminated the need to search across several sites and scroll through pages of irrelevant results just to find the perfect home away from home.
We aggregate accommodations from the top travel sites, giving travelers all the best options in one place.
VacationRenter was born inside the startup studio Wilbur Labs. VacationRenter uses automation and AI to help travelers find the perfect stay. Be sure to check out our rebranded site, Vogo.com. Vogo is the same company travelers have come to love but under a new name.
About This Role VacationRenter is seeking a hands‑on, data‑driven
Head of Partnerships
to lead, manage, and grow the supply partnerships that fuel our platform. This role is pivotal in VacationRenter’s goal to build a diverse and high‑performing supply ecosystem that provides travelers with the best selection of lodging options in the industry. Our platform includes both vacation rentals and hotels, and we are specifically seeking someone with deep expertise in hotel or accommodations partnerships, distribution, and operations.
The ideal candidate understands industry economics and mechanics and brings a strong network of relationships that can be leveraged to accelerate growth. This is a strategic and executional role for a self‑starter who can own the partnership function end‑to‑end, without requiring direct oversight, and personally drive day‑to‑day execution to deliver results.
This role will report directly to the CEO. This is a full‑time hybrid position, based in Dallas.
Role & Responsibilities
Define and drive the overall partnership strategy, setting priorities for strategic supply growth and ensuring alignment with VacationRenter’s business objectives
Own and expand relationships with hotel and vacation rental supply partners, management companies, and connectivity providers to strengthen our inventory mix, competitive position, and partner satisfaction
Build and execute a comprehensive partner acquisition and growth strategy leveraging internal and external data
Leverage analytics to evaluate partner performance, uncover new opportunities, and develop & guide partner acquisition strategies
Collaborate with product, engineering, and marketing to align partnership initiatives with company priorities
Serve as the commercial and technical liaison for partner integrations, supporting API onboarding, diagnosing and resolving connectivity issues, and working with product and engineering teams to improve data flow, uptime, and feature adoption
Provide leadership with actionable insights on market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities
Represent VacationRenter in various industry events, conferences, and associations
Act as a player‑coach: define strategic direction, personally lead negotiations, model growth opportunities, and manage partner performance data
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) from an accredited college or university or equivalent career experience (MBA preferred)
10+ years in partnership management, with significant experience in hotel and/or other lodging supply
Proven success in driving strategy, contracting, and managing high‑impact partnerships
Strong analytical skills, comfortable using data to guide decisions and measure performance
Independent, proactive, and capable of leading without direct oversight
Excellent negotiation, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
Experience in presenting to executives and influencing key decisions
Proficiency with data visualization tools or dashboards (e.g., Looker)
Preferred Qualifications & Prior Experience
Early‑stage startup experience
International partnership experience
Extensive network in the hotel and lodging ecosystem
Familiarity with OTA, metasearch, and affiliate partnership models
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary + equity
Top‑tier laptop provided; 100% company‑paid health benefits for base plan coverage, with the option to upgrade to higher‑tier plans
401(k) with company match
Unlimited, guilt‑free vacation days
Annual wellness stipend (gym + other wellness activities)
Monthly house cleaning stipend
Annual travel allowance
Monthly cell phone & internet usage stipend
Charity donation company match
Employee referral bonus
Team offsites/activities
AI Hiring Tools We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Other Important Information Seniority level:
Executive
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Business Development and Sales
Industry:
Software Development
Location:
Dallas, TX
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We aggregate accommodations from the top travel sites, giving travelers all the best options in one place.
VacationRenter was born inside the startup studio Wilbur Labs. VacationRenter uses automation and AI to help travelers find the perfect stay. Be sure to check out our rebranded site, Vogo.com. Vogo is the same company travelers have come to love but under a new name.
About This Role VacationRenter is seeking a hands‑on, data‑driven
Head of Partnerships
to lead, manage, and grow the supply partnerships that fuel our platform. This role is pivotal in VacationRenter’s goal to build a diverse and high‑performing supply ecosystem that provides travelers with the best selection of lodging options in the industry. Our platform includes both vacation rentals and hotels, and we are specifically seeking someone with deep expertise in hotel or accommodations partnerships, distribution, and operations.
The ideal candidate understands industry economics and mechanics and brings a strong network of relationships that can be leveraged to accelerate growth. This is a strategic and executional role for a self‑starter who can own the partnership function end‑to‑end, without requiring direct oversight, and personally drive day‑to‑day execution to deliver results.
This role will report directly to the CEO. This is a full‑time hybrid position, based in Dallas.
Role & Responsibilities
Define and drive the overall partnership strategy, setting priorities for strategic supply growth and ensuring alignment with VacationRenter’s business objectives
Own and expand relationships with hotel and vacation rental supply partners, management companies, and connectivity providers to strengthen our inventory mix, competitive position, and partner satisfaction
Build and execute a comprehensive partner acquisition and growth strategy leveraging internal and external data
Leverage analytics to evaluate partner performance, uncover new opportunities, and develop & guide partner acquisition strategies
Collaborate with product, engineering, and marketing to align partnership initiatives with company priorities
Serve as the commercial and technical liaison for partner integrations, supporting API onboarding, diagnosing and resolving connectivity issues, and working with product and engineering teams to improve data flow, uptime, and feature adoption
Provide leadership with actionable insights on market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities
Represent VacationRenter in various industry events, conferences, and associations
Act as a player‑coach: define strategic direction, personally lead negotiations, model growth opportunities, and manage partner performance data
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) from an accredited college or university or equivalent career experience (MBA preferred)
10+ years in partnership management, with significant experience in hotel and/or other lodging supply
Proven success in driving strategy, contracting, and managing high‑impact partnerships
Strong analytical skills, comfortable using data to guide decisions and measure performance
Independent, proactive, and capable of leading without direct oversight
Excellent negotiation, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
Experience in presenting to executives and influencing key decisions
Proficiency with data visualization tools or dashboards (e.g., Looker)
Preferred Qualifications & Prior Experience
Early‑stage startup experience
International partnership experience
Extensive network in the hotel and lodging ecosystem
Familiarity with OTA, metasearch, and affiliate partnership models
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary + equity
Top‑tier laptop provided; 100% company‑paid health benefits for base plan coverage, with the option to upgrade to higher‑tier plans
401(k) with company match
Unlimited, guilt‑free vacation days
Annual wellness stipend (gym + other wellness activities)
Monthly house cleaning stipend
Annual travel allowance
Monthly cell phone & internet usage stipend
Charity donation company match
Employee referral bonus
Team offsites/activities
AI Hiring Tools We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Other Important Information Seniority level:
Executive
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Business Development and Sales
Industry:
Software Development
Location:
Dallas, TX
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