About the role#
We are looking for an intern to join our Partner Relations and Procurement team. This role provides hands-on experience in how a travel company manages, analyzes, and grows its supplier partnerships. You will work across multiple travel verticals to support our account management, rate negotiation, and business development efforts.
What you'll do#
- Support account management for DMC partners, including relationship tracking and database maintenance.
- Assist with business development by researching prospective luxury DMCs and evaluating new partnership opportunities.
- Conduct rate competitiveness analysis, including market benchmarking and competitive shops to inform contract negotiations.
- Prepare materials for business reviews and partner meetings, such as agendas, briefing documents, and follow-up trackers.
- Analyze market dynamics to build a clear understanding of the competitive environment.
- Collaborate with Analytics, Product, Operations, and Sales teams to ensure negotiated rates support profitability and customer value.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a relevant academic program like Business Administration, Finance, Hospitality Management, or Tourism.
- Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data, reporting, and spreadsheets.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
- A proactive approach and the ability to make independent decisions when needed.
- A strategic mindset to balance competitiveness with long-term value creation.
- Interest in analytics, sales, and account management.
- Experience with Claude or other AI tools is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, hybrid internship based in Toronto, Ontario.
- The role is paid at $20 per hour for 40 hours per week.
- The position term is rolling.
About Kensington
Kensington provides personalized travel arrangements for clients across more than 120 countries. The company organizes tours, cruises, yacht charters, villa rentals, and private jet travel. It employs 736 people and maintains offices in Toronto and Wilmington. The organization is privately held.
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