Vendor-Onboarding Specialist — Adventure Travel & Activities (India)

Responsibilities:
-Research & build a list of potential travel-agencies / adventure-activity vendors across Indian destinations (e.g. Goa, Rishikesh, Manali, Kerala, Karnataka, etc.)
-Reach out (email / phone / WhatsApp / LinkedIn) and pitch partnership, explain value-proposition, onboarding process, commission structure.
-Negotiate basic commercial terms (commission %, listing terms, payout schedule, etc.).
-Collect and verify vendor data (agency details, offerings, pricing, photos, activity details).
-Onboard agencies onto the platform: help them register, upload their offerings (or guide them), ensure all documentation / compliance.
-Provide timely updates: weekly report of outreach, signed-up partners, pending leads, follow-ups.
-Work under a milestone / commission-based payment model: e.g. fixed payout + success bonus per onboarded vendor.

Required Skills / Profile:
-Prior experience with travel-industry BD, vendor collaboration or supplier onboarding — preferably worked with OTAs, tour operators, travel agencies.
-Familiarity with Indian adventure travel & tourism ecosystem (regional agencies, popular adventure spots).
-Strong communication (English + Hindi / relevant regional language), negotiation, cold-outreach skills (phone / email / WhatsApp / LinkedIn).
-Comfortable working independently, managing full sales / onboarding cycle, documentation, follow-ups.
Organized: ability to maintain vendor data spreadsheets, track status, deadlines.
-Preferably located in India or familiar with Indian travel-market.

Preferred Structure :
-Payment: mix of fixed monthly retainer + per-vendor success commission (or fully commission-based depending on vendor type).
-Contract duration: 3–6 months (extendable based on performance).
-Deliverable expectations: at least 10 agencies onboarded per month