Manager, Independent Contractor Program

Acendas Travel - A BCD Company

. Lead the Independent Contractor Program .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading independent contractor programs within the leisure travel sector, focusing on premium and luxury markets while ensuring compliance with regulations. Capable of fostering community engagement and enhancing program growth through effective communication and collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Leisure Travel ExperienceIndependent Contractor Program ManagementPremium And Luxury Travel Market KnowledgeRegulatory Compliance UnderstandingEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Leisure Travel OperationsRecruitment And OnboardingSales MonitoringProfitability AnalysisProgram Development

Soft Skills

Collaborative LeadershipResults-Oriented MindsetCommunity Engagement

Industry Keywords

Independent Travel AdvisorsSupplier RelationshipsTravel TrendsBusiness OpportunitiesProgram Goals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Independent Contractor Program
Support a growing community of independent travel advisors, with a focus on premium and luxury leisure travel
Serve as the primary connection between independent advisors, internal teams, and supplier partners
Recruit and onboard advisors for the independent contractor program
Connect advisors with resources and business opportunities
Strengthen supplier relationships
Coordinate educational and industry experiences
Foster an engaged advisor community
Stay current on travel trends
Identify opportunities to enhance and expand the program
Establish program goals with leadership
Monitor sales, profitability, recruitment, retention, and engagement
Use program insights to strengthen the program
Collaborate across the organization to improve processes and leverage technology
Develop initiatives supporting independent advisors and overall business growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of leisure travel experience
At least 3 years of experience working with an independent contractor program
Strong understanding of leisure travel operations
Strong understanding of the premium and luxury travel market
Strong understanding of laws, regulations, and compliance considerations governing independent contractor relationships and programs, including worker classification
Understanding of appropriate boundaries between independent contractors and employees
Understanding of the unique needs of independent travel advisors
Ability to balance regulatory compliance with meaningful resources and business support
Effective communication skills
Collaborative, results-oriented leadership