A global travel tech company based in Dublin is seeking a VP of Loyalty Partnerships to drive growth in the loyalty sector through strategic B2B partnerships. The role involves negotiating high-value contracts, managing a partnership pipeline, and influencing product direction with a focus on customer and partner value. Candidates should have over 10 years in commercial development and a strong understanding of the loyalty landscape. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity for international travel. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We’re CarTrawler, the global travel tech company behind seamless connections between people, places and possibilities. From powering car rental to creating smarter ways to move, we make travel smoother for millions worldwide. Our culture is built on curiosity, collaboration and craic where every idea counts and every journey matters. Ready to make an impact? Let’s go places together. The VP, Loyalty Partnerships is responsible for accelerating CarTrawler’s growth within the global loyalty ecosystem through the identification, negotiation and execution of high-value B2B partnerships. This is a senior, externally facing role focused on developing, negotiating and contracting new commercial relationships with loyalty programme owners and member-based organisations. The successful candidate will bring deep sector expertise, sharp commercial judgement and a well-established network across the loyalty landscape. As the senior subject matter expert in loyalty partnerships, you will shape CarTrawler’s market positioning, influence commercial and product direction where appropriate, and lead complex, multi-year negotiations that deliver sustainable, scalable contribution aligned to our broader strategic priorities. This position combines strategic leadership, commercial ownership and cross‑functional influence to position CarTrawler as a trusted, high-value partner within the global B2B loyalty ecosystem. This role can be based in Dublin, the UK or New York, with regular international travel to meet with prospective partners and attend industry events, as well as periodic travel to our Dublin headquarters for important in‑person meetings and collaboration. What you’ll do as VP Loyalty Partnerships Build, qualify and manage a high-quality pipeline of B2B loyalty and member-based partnership opportunities, leveraging your industry network and applying disciplined prioritisation and execution. Lead end‑to‑end commercial negotiations for complex, high-value, multi-year partnerships. Develop commercially robust, tailored proposals that deliver compelling member value while maximising long‑term contribution for CarTrawler. Translate partner commercial and technical requirements into clear, structured internal briefs across Product, Technology, Supply, Finance and Go‑Live teams. Build and sustain trusted C‑suite and senior stakeholder relationships across prospective and existing partners. Represent CarTrawler at relevant industry forums and events, strengthening market presence and elevating CarTrawler’s profile. Maintain deep knowledge of the loyalty landscape, trends, competitive insight and enabling technologies. Ensure rigorous pipeline governance, accurate forecast and delivery against agreed commercial targets. Define and continuously evolve CarTrawler’s B2B loyalty and member benefits proposition in line with market opportunity and strategic priorities. Identify and prioritise attractive segments and verticals based on strategic fit, scalability and contribution potential. Provide ongoing insight into loyalty market dynamics, competitive positioning and emerging business models. Partner with Commercial Strategy to shape segment strategy, financial frameworks and long‑term growth plans. Act as the internal authority and “voice of the market” for loyalty partnerships, ensuring CarTrawler maintains a differentiated and competitive position. What you’ll bring to the team 10+ years’ experience in senior commercial, partnership or business development roles within the loyalty, affinity and membership programmes sector. Bachelor’s degree in business, strategy or a related field – or bring equivalent experience. Strong commercial and financial literacy, with ability to interpret complex P&Ls and business cases. Direct experience negotiating travel industry agreements in a loyalty context is highly desirable. Proven track record of structuring and closing complex, multi-year commercial partnerships. Experience working in platform‑based or transaction‑driven business models. Demonstrated ability to design propositions that balance customer value, partner economics and internal contribution. Exposure to working in high‑growth, matrixed or international environments. Experience influencing product and technical teams to deliver partner‑specific solutions. High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). We know that looking for a new job can feel a bit daunting but don’t let a touch of imposter syndrome hold you back. Even if you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you! Apply today to stay connected. At CarTrawler, we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. No matter your background, identity, or life experience, if you’re passionate about what you do, you’ll be welcomed here. Perks for the journey · Competitive pay and benefits, including a performance-based annual bonus, fully subsidised VHI health insurance and pension matching up to 4%. · Generous time off and flexible working, including 25 days’ annual leave, extra company days, monthly Friday Unplugged afternoons and the option to work abroad for up to 20 days a year. · Comprehensive wellbeing support, including access to health and mental health programmes (HeadsUp and EAP) and paid leave for marriage, volunteering and personal wellbeing including menstrual, menopause, and fertility leave. · Growth and recognition culture with development opportunities through training, coaching and study support plus programmes that celebrate individual and team achievements. · Everyday perks that make a difference – subsidised canteen (KC Peaches), on-site car parking, Bike to Work and TaxSaver schemes plus an active Sports & Social Club. Classon House Dundrum Business Park Dundrum Dublin 14 Ireland New York Office 14th Floor 575 5th Avenue New York NY 10017 United States London Office 3 Waterhouse Square 138 – 142 Holborn London EC2N 2SW United Kingdom #J-18808-Ljbffr
A global travel tech company in Dublin seeks a VP of Loyalty Partnerships to drive growth within the B2B loyalty ecosystem. This senior role focuses on developing and negotiating high-value partnerships with loyalty programs. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years in business development, strong financial acumen, and experience in creating impactful loyalty offerings. This opportunity includes competitive pay, flexible work, and various benefits, such as health insurance and generous leave policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Tech that takes you places We’re CarTrawler, the global travel tech company behind seamless connections between people, places and possibilities. From powering car rental to creating smarter ways to move, we make travel smoother for millions worldwide. Our culture is built on curiosity, collaboration and craic where every idea counts and every journey matters. Ready to make an impact? Let’s go places together. The VP, Loyalty Partnerships is responsible for accelerating CarTrawler’s growth within the global loyalty ecosystem through the identification, negotiation and execution of high-value B2B partnerships. This is a senior, externally facing role focused on developing, negotiating and contracting new commercial relationships with loyalty programme owners and member-based organisations. The successful candidate will bring deep sector expertise, sharp commercial judgement and a well-established network across the loyalty landscape. As the senior subject matter expert in loyalty partnerships, you will shape CarTrawler’s market positioning, influence commercial and product direction where appropriate, and lead complex, multi-year negotiations that deliver sustainable, scalable contribution aligned to our broader strategic priorities. This position combines strategic leadership, commercial ownership and cross-functional influence to position CarTrawler as a trusted, high-value partner within the global B2B loyalty ecosystem. This role can be based in Dublin, the UK or New York, with regular international travel to meet with prospective partners and attend industry events, as well as periodic travel to our Dublin headquarters for important in-person meetings and collaboration. What you’ll do as VP Loyalty Partnerships Build, qualify and manage a high-quality pipeline of B2B loyalty and member-based partnership opportunities, leveraging your industry network and applying disciplined prioritisation and execution. Lead end-to-end commercial negotiations for complex, high-value, multi-year partnerships. Develop commercially robust, tailored proposals that deliver compelling member value while maximising long-term contribution for CarTrawler. Translate partner commercial and technical requirements into clear, structured internal briefs across Product, Technology, Supply, Finance and Go-Live teams. Build and sustain trusted C-suite and senior stakeholder relationships across prospective and existing partners. Represent CarTrawler at relevant industry forums and events, strengthening market presence and elevating CarTrawler’s profile. Maintain deep knowledge of the loyalty landscape, trends, competitive insight and enabling technologies. Ensure rigorous pipeline governance, accurate forecasting and delivery against agreed commercial targets. Define and continuously evolve CarTrawler’s B2B loyalty and member benefits proposition in line with market opportunity and strategic priorities. Identify and prioritise attractive segments and verticals based on strategic fit, scalability and contribution potential. Provide ongoing insight into loyalty market dynamics, competitive positioning and emerging business models. Partner with Commercial Strategy to shape segment strategy, financial frameworks and long-term growth plans. Act as the internal authority and “voice of the market” for loyalty partnerships, ensuring CarTrawler maintains a differentiated and competitive position. What you’ll bring to the team 10+ years’ experience in senior commercial, partnership or business development roles within the loyalty, affinity and membership programmes sector. Bachelor’s degree in business, strategy or a related field–or bring equivalent experience. Strong commercial and financial literacy, with ability to interpret complex P&Ls and business cases. Direct experience negotiating travel industry agreements with an loyalty context is highly desirable. Proven track record of structuring and closing complex, multi-year commercial partnerships. Experience working in platform-based or transaction-driven business models. Demonstrated ability to design propositions that balance customer value, partner economics and internal contribution. Exposure to working in high-growth, matrixed or international environments. Experience influencing product and technical teams to deliver partner-specific solutions. High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). We know that looking for a new job can feel a bit daunting but don’t let a touch of imposter syndrome hold you back. Even if you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you! Apply today to stay connected. At CarTrawler, we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. No matter your background, identity, or life experience, if you’re passionate about what you do, you’ll be welcomed here. Perks for the journey Competitive pay and benefits, including a performance-based annual bonus, fully subsidised VHI health insurance and pension matching up to 4%. Generous time off and flexible working, including 25 days’ annual leave, extra company days, monthly Friday Unplugged afternoons and the option to work abroad for up to 20 days a year. Comprehensive wellbeing support, including access to health and mental health programmes (HeadsUp and EAP) and paid leave for marriage, volunteering and personal wellbeing including menstrual, menopause, and fertility leave. Growth and recognition culture with development opportunities through training, coaching and study support plus programmes that celebrate individual and team achievements. Everyday perks that make a difference - subsidised canteen (KC Peaches), on-site car parking, Bike to Work and TaxSaver schemes plus an active Sports & Social Club. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We’re CarTrawler, the global travel tech company behind seamless connections between people, places and possibilities. From powering car rental to creating smarter ways to move, we make travel smoother for millions worldwide. Our culture is built on curiosity, collaboration and craic where every idea counts and every journey matters. Ready to make an impact? Let’s go places together. As we evolve from a single-category leader into a multi-product travel platform, we are building the next generation of B2B connectivity, blending modular architecture, unified product experiences and AI-powered intelligence. This is a pivotal leadership role at the centre of that transformation. We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused Director of Engineering to lead engineering delivery across our multi-product B2B platform. This role is accountable for engineering outcomes across Product Engineering, Platform Engineering and Engineering Excellence. You will shape engineering strategy, steward architecture direction, embed modern AI-enabled practices and ensure predictable, high-quality delivery at scale. You will play a key role in transitioning CarTrawler into a multi-travel platform business, balancing platform evolution with operational excellence. What you will do as a Director of Engineering Define and execute an engineering strategy aligned to business goals and platform ambition. Lead architectural evolution toward API-first, modular, scalable services. Balance near‑term delivery with long‑term platform sustainability and risk reduction. Govern strategic technical initiatives including modernisation and architectural convergence. Drive Execution & Delivery Excellence Ensure high‑quality, predictable delivery across multiple squads and domains. Establish strong operating rhythms, planning discipline and measurable delivery health. Remove cross‑team blockers and optimise ways of working. Own and evolve the engineering operating model with clear accountability and decision rights. Lead Platform & Governance Steward enterprise architecture in partnership with Product and Infrastructure leadership. Champion reliability, security‑by‑design, observability and operational resilience. Embed interoperability, reusable services and API lifecycle standards. Align engineering decisions with commercial and product outcomes. Define and lead the GenAI engineering agenda across the platform. Establish scalable AI patterns and production‑ready operational controls. Ensure responsible AI adoption including governance, privacy and risk management. Drive developer productivity through modern tooling, CI/CD, automation and AI‑assisted engineering. Raise the bar on quality, craftsmanship and technical sustainability. Build & Lead a High‑Performance Organisation Lead and develop senior engineering leaders. Shape organisation design, capability planning and succession. Strengthen engineering culture, talent density and employer brand. Foster an inclusive, accountable and continuously improving environment. Partner at Executive Level Operate as a senior leader within Product & Technology and across the enterprise. Partner closely with Product, Infrastructure, Security, Data and Commercial teams. Communicate strategy, progress and risk clearly to executive stakeholders. Engage externally with key partners and investors when required. What you’ll bring to the team 10+ years in software engineering, including 7+ years leading multiple engineering teams in product‑led environments. Strong architectural fluency across cloud‑native systems, APIs and distributed architectures. Experience leading organisational transformation and engineering modernisation. Experience adopting AI‑enabled engineering practices; bonus if you have taken GenAI capabilities to enterprise‑scale production. Strong commercial judgement and ability to balance investment, risk and business value. Experience developing senior engineering leaders and building high‑performing teams. We know that looking for a new job can feel a bit daunting but don’t let a touch of imposter syndrome hold you back. Even if you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you! Apply today to stay connected. At CarTrawler, we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. No matter your background, identity, or life experience, if you’re passionate about what you do, you’ll be welcomed here. Perks for the journey · Competitive pay and benefits, including a performance‑based annual bonus, fully subsidised VHI health insurance and pension matching up to 4%. · Generous time off and flexible working, including 25 days’ annual leave, extra company days, monthly Friday Unplugged afternoons and the option to work abroad for up to 20 days a year. · Comprehensive wellbeing support, including access to health and mental health programmes (HeadsUp and EAP) and paid leave for marriage, volunteering and personal wellbeing including menstrual, menopause, and fertility leave. · Growth and recognition culture with development opportunities through training, coaching and study support plus programmes that celebrate individual and team achievements. · Everyday perks that make a difference - subsidised canteen (KC Peaches), on‑site car parking, Bike to Work and TaxSaver schemes plus an active Sports & Social Club. Classon House Dundrum Business Park Dundrum Dublin 14 Ireland New York Office 14 th Floor 575 5 th Avenue New York NY 10017 United States London Office 3 Waterhouse Square 138 – 142 Holborn London EC2N 2SW United Kingdom #J-18808-Ljbffr
A global travel tech company in Dublin is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead engineering delivery across its multi-product B2B platform. This pivotal role involves shaping the engineering strategy, ensuring high-quality delivery, and transitioning the business to a multi-travel platform. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in software engineering, a strong architectural background, and a keen focus on AI-enabled practices. This position offers competitive pay and a flexible working environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We’re CarTrawler, the global travel tech company behind seamless connections between people, places and possibilities. From powering car rental to creating smarter ways to move, we make travel smoother for millions worldwide. Our culture is built on curiosity, collaboration and craic where every idea counts and every journey matters. Ready to make an impact? Let’s go places together. Driving the next wave of growth for CarTrawler’s global partnerships, this VP Business Development role focuses on winning high-value, enterprise deals with leading airlines, online travel agencies and mobility brands. You’ll own complex, multi-market sales cycles end to end from first conversation to signed contract and go-live – shaping solutions that create meaningful ancillary revenue for our partners and CarTrawler. Working closely with Commercial Strategy, Product, Technology and Partner Management, you’ll turn market insight into compelling propositions that stand out in competitive tenders. This is a senior individual contributor role with significant executive exposure, influencing our commercial direction while mentoring others across the team. If you thrive on strategic deal-making and building C-suite relationships, this is your opportunity to make a global impact. This role can be based in Dublin, the UK or New York, with a preference for regular availability to work from our Dublin headquarters. Your Journey starts here! What you’ll do as a VP Business Development Scaling and growing CarTrawler partner opportunities and building a diversified pipeline of prospects aligned with the company strategy. Developing and building relationships with key decision makers and C-Suite representatives involved in any prospective opportunities. Influencing prospective partners at all levels and selling consultatively. Representing CarTrawler at industry and or other networking events. Working with Commercial Strategy team to evolve our commercial propositions to meet the requirements of the ever-changing partner set and competitive landscape. Developing a clear understanding of prospective partners’ business and technology requirements and articulating these back to the business. Working on complex deals that require more customization and are not necessarily out-of-the-box solutions and working cross-functionally to scope, agree and deliver against these requirements. Deal Execution & Negotiation Accountable for preparation, submission, and presentation of proposals including tender responses to the highest professional standard ensuring the CarTrawler brand and commercial guidelines are adhered to. Through active and effective pipeline management and commercial execution, ensuring commercial targets are achieved on an ongoing basis. Closing deals that maximise contribution for CarTrawler through working within the commercial framework(s) to deliver and exceed targets. Cross-Functional & Team Leadership Playing an active role in supporting key internal stakeholders (e.g. Product, Commercial and Technical Teams) with a thorough understanding of market demands and partner requirements. Collaborating with other key departments (e.g. Go-Live, Product & Technology, Legal, Finance, Partner Management) throughout the sales process, particularly during competitive tenders and responding to RFPs. Support other team members in their development through knowledge sharing and mentoring. Governance & Reporting Managing and progressing all commercial opportunities through Salesforce ensuring completeness & accuracy of relevant engagements and providing comprehensive updates for senior management and CarTrawler Leadership Team. What you’ll bring to the team 10+ years in senior commercial roles within travel, mobility, airline, or related sectors, with direct ownership of enterprise-level deal cycles. High attention to detail with ability to rapidly develop subject- matter expertise and become an authority on our business. Strong influencing and relationship management skills with the ability to engage and build relationships with all stakeholders including c-suite inside and outside of CarTrawler. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with curiosity to resolve problems, identify emerging business trends, be creative, and find innovative solutions. Strong ability to challenge both internal and external stakeholders whilst still maintaining excellent relationships. Experienced negotiator with extensive business development experience and the ability to influence. Excellent commercial acumen with direct experience of preparing, submitting, and winning complex bids and/or tender processes. Highly professional, with strong personal and professional integrity, who can successfully represent CarTrawler both internally & externally. Excellent knowledge of the marketplace and overall travel industry. Technology savvy with ability to communicate technical product features effectively to both commercial and technical audiences. Ability to work independently, manage multiple concurrent projects and initiatives in a cross-functional environment. High proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Go on, give it a go! We know that looking for a new job can feel a bit daunting but don’t let a touch of imposter syndrome hold you back. Even if you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you! Apply today to stay connected. At CarTrawler, we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. No matter your background, identity or life experience, if you’re passionate about what you do, you’ll be welcomed here. Perks for the journey · Competitive pay and benefits, including a performance-based annual bonus, fully subsidised VHI health insurance and pension matching up to 4%. · Generous time off and flexible working, including 25 days’ annual leave, extra company days, monthly Friday Unplugged afternoons and the option to work abroad for up to 20 days a year. · Comprehensive wellbeing support, including access to health and mental health programmes (HeadsUp and EAP) and paid leave for marriage, volunteering and personal wellbeing including menstrual, menopause, and fertility leave. · Growth and recognition culture with development opportunities through training, coaching and study support plus programmes that celebrate individual and team achievements. · Everyday perks that make a difference - subsidised canteen (KC Peaches), on-site car parking, Bike to Work and TaxSaver schemes plus an active Sports & Social Club. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Tech that takes you places We’re CarTrawler, the global travel tech company behind seamless connections between people, places and possibilities. From powering car rental to creating smarter ways to move, we make travel smoother for millions worldwide. Our culture is built on curiosity, collaboration and craic where every idea counts and every journey matters. Ready to make an impact? Let’s go places together. As we evolve from a single-category leader into a multi-product travel platform, we are building the next generation of B2B connectivity, blending modular architecture, unified product experiences and AI-powered intelligence. This is a pivotal leadership role at the centre of that transformation. We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused Director of Engineering to lead engineering delivery across our multi-product B2B platform. This role is accountable for engineering outcomes across Product Engineering, Platform Engineering and Engineering Excellence. You will shape engineering strategy, steward architecture direction, embed modern AI-enabled practices and ensure predictable, high-quality delivery at scale. You will play a key role in transitioning CarTrawler into a multi-travel platform business, balancing platform evolution with operational excellence. What you will do as a Director of Engineering Set Engineering Strategy & Direction Define and execute an engineering strategy aligned to business goals and platform ambition. Lead architectural evolution toward API-first, modular, scalable services. Balance near-term delivery with long-term platform sustainability and risk reduction. Govern strategic technical initiatives including modernisation and architectural convergence. Drive Execution & Delivery Excellence Ensure high-quality, predictable delivery across multiple squads and domains. Establish strong operating rhythms, planning discipline and measurable delivery health. Remove cross-team blockers and optimise ways of working. Own and evolve the engineering operating model with clear accountability and decision rights. Lead Platform & Governance Steward enterprise architecture in partnership with Product and Infrastructure leadership. Champion reliability, security-by-design, observability and operational resilience. Embed interoperability, reusable services and API lifecycle standards. Align engineering decisions with commercial and product outcomes. Embed AI & Engineering Excellence Define and lead the GenAI engineering agenda across the platform. Establish scalable AI patterns and production-ready operational controls. Ensure responsible AI adoption including governance, privacy and risk management. Drive developer productivity through modern tooling, CI/CD, automation and AI-assisted engineering. Raise the bar on quality, craftsmanship and technical sustainability. Build & Lead a High-Performance Organisation Lead and develop senior engineering leaders. Shape organisation design, capability planning and succession. Strengthen engineering culture, talent density and employer brand. Foster an inclusive, accountable and continuously improving environment. Partner at Executive Level Operate as a senior leader within Product & Technology and across the enterprise. Partner closely with Product, Infrastructure, Security, Data and Commercial teams. Communicate strategy, progress and risk clearly to executive stakeholders. Engage externally with key partners and investors when required. What you’ll bring to the team 10+ years in software engineering, including 7+ years leading multiple engineering teams in product-led environments. Proven experience delivering scalable, high-transaction platforms. Strong architectural fluency across cloud-native systems, APIs and distributed architectures. Experience leading organisational transformation and engineering modernisation. Track record embedding modern software delivery practices (CI/CD, DevOps, observability, security-by-design). Experience adopting AI-enabled engineering practices; bonus if you have taken GenAI capabilities to enterprise-scale production. Strong commercial judgement and ability to balance investment, risk and business value. Experience developing senior engineering leaders and building high-performing teams. Go on, give it a go! We know that looking for a new job can feel a bit daunting but don’t let a touch of imposter syndrome hold you back. Even if you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you! Apply today to stay connected. At CarTrawler, we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. No matter your background, identity, or life experience, if you’re passionate about what you do, you’ll be welcomed here. Perks for the journey ·Competitive pay and benefits, including a performance-based annual bonus, fully subsidised VHI health insurance and pension matching up to 4%. ·Generous time off and flexible working, including 25 days’ annual leave, extra company days, monthly Friday Unplugged afternoons and the option to work abroad for up to 20 days a year. ·Comprehensive wellbeing support, including access to health and mental health programmes (HeadsUp and EAP) and paid leave for marriage, volunteering and personal wellbeing including menstrual, menopause, and fertility leave. ·Growth and recognition culture with development opportunities through training, coaching and study support plus programmes that celebrate individual and team achievements. ·Everyday perks that make a difference - subsidised canteen (KC Peaches), on-site car parking, Bike to Work and TaxSaver schemes plus an active Sports & Social Club. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A global travel tech company is seeking a Director of Engineering to oversee delivery across its multi-product B2B platform. This pivotal role includes defining the engineering strategy, ensuring high-quality execution, and leading senior engineering teams. Candidates should have 10+ years of software engineering experience, including a strong track record in leading scalable platforms and adopting AI practices. The position offers competitive compensation and a range of generous benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A global travel tech company in Dublin is seeking a Partner & Supplier Experience Manager to enhance operational partner experiences. The role involves defining standards, translating insights into actions, and identifying friction points to improve journeys. Candidates should have over 3 years of leadership experience in relevant fields and strong analytical skills. This position offers competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements. #J-18808-Ljbffr
