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# Intern  - Partner Relations  (Procurement) at Kensington

- **Company:** Kensington
- **Location:** Toronto, Canada
- **Posted:** 2026-10-19
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-28
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/kensingtontours/jobs/5262686007

## Job description

Kensington delivers the world’s most personal travel experiences. We bring to life each client’s desire to travel in a way that’s tailored specifically for them, in the company of local private guides who ensure that they enjoy the authentic best of their destination. The result is a unique journey rich in memories that last a lifetime!

We achieve this because of our extraordinary people, passionate experts with deep knowledge of their destinations. They are what enables us to deliver remarkable experiences in over 120 countries worldwide, and across each of our businesses – Private Touring, Cruises, Villas, Yachts, Expeditions, Ultraluxe Land, Private Jets, and Air.

To learn more about Kensington, visit [kensingtontours.com](http://kensingtontours.com/).

Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our Partner Relations – Procurement team as an intern supporting our DMC partnerships. Our teams are responsible for account management, rate competitiveness, rate negotiation and business development. This internship offers hands-on exposure to how a leading luxury travel company manages, analyzes, and grows its supplier partnerships across multiple travel verticals. You'll work closely with the Partner Relations teams to support day-to-day activities, contribute to rate competitiveness and negotiation analysis, and help identify new business development opportunities across DMCs and activities suppliers.

Responsibilities:

- Support account management of DMC partners, including relationship tracking, partner database hygiene, and processes
- Assist with business development efforts, including researching prospective Luxury DMCs and destinations, and helping evaluate new partnership opportunities
- Support rate competitiveness analysis, including competitive shops, market benchmarking, and research to help inform contract negotiations
- Assist with slide development and materials for business reviews and partner meetings and help prepare and organize materials ahead of partner meetings, including agendas, briefing documents, and follow-up trackers
- Analyze supply and market dynamics to help build a deep understanding of the competitive landscape
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Analytics, Product, Operations, and Sales teams to ensure negotiated rates drive both profitability and customer value.

Qualifications:

- Currently enrolled in a relevant academic program (e.g., Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Tourism, Finance, or related field)
- Basic knowledge of, or interest in, analytics, sales, and account management
- Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data, reporting, and spreadsheets, proficiency with Claude/ AI a plus
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
- A proactive self-starter who isn't afraid to improvise or make independent decisions when needed
- Strategic mindset, with the ability to help design strategies that balance competitiveness, profitability, and long-term value creation
- Comfortable in fast-paced, data-driven environments where priorities shift based on market conditions
- Computer and technically savvy – proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Some of the learning opportunities we offer include:

- Exposure to how a global procurement team negotiates rates and manages supply partner relationships (Destination management companies)

Position Details

This is a full-time, hybrid internship offering $20 per hour for 40 hours per week.

We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any stage of our hiring process, please advise us when completing your application. The Range Group may use artificial intelligence throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for this position. These tools assist our hiring team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by the hiring team.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

## About Kensington

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Kensington delivers the world’s most personal, private-guided luxury travel experiences across more than 120 countries, designing tailor-made journeys for discerning clients.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- **Founded**: Year not publicly available
- **Founders**: Names not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Luxury Travel Arrangements / Custom Tour Operations
- **Target customers**: B2C (high-net-worth individuals and luxury travelers seeking personalized, private-guided experiences)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To bring to life each client’s desire to travel in a way that’s tailored specifically for them, in the company of local private guides who ensure they enjoy the authentic best of their destination — creating a unique journey rich in memories that last a lifetime.

## Products & Services
- **Private Guided Tours (Kensington Tours)**: Custom, private-guided itineraries in over 100 countries, crafted by destination experts with deep in-country knowledge.
- **Kensington Cruises**: Curated cruise experiences with private guides and personalized shore excursions.
- **Kensington Yachts**: Luxury yacht charters with bespoke itineraries.
- **Kensington Villas**: High-end villa rentals with concierge-level service.
- **Kensington Expeditions**: Adventure-focused private expeditions to remote destinations.
- **Kensington Corporate**: Tailored corporate travel and incentive programs.
- **Kensington Jets**: Private jet travel arrangements.
- **Kensington Air**: Air travel booking and logistics services.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of **$27.0M** (latest available data)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly disclosed. The company operates under the TripArc umbrella (a travel technology and services group).
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount of **541 employees** (+22.3% year-over-year, adding 132 people)
  - LinkedIn followers: **32,980** (up 27.6% year-over-year)
  - Operates in **13 countries** (including Canada, US, UK, Ireland, Egypt, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Spain, New Zealand)
  - Named one of “The Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth” by National Geographic Adventure Magazine
  - Received “World’s Best Awards” from Travel + Leisure Magazine (2011, 2015)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep local expertise**: Employs destination experts with genuine in-country knowledge, not generic travel agents.
- **Private-guided model**: Every journey is private and guided by local experts — a premium differentiator vs. group tour operators.
- **Global scale with personal touch**: Operates in 120+ countries while maintaining a highly personalized, one-client-at-a-time approach.
- **24/7 on-trip support**: Unbeatable around-the-clock support for travelers in any time zone.
- **Multi-brand portfolio**: Offers tours, cruises, yachts, villas, expeditions, corporate travel, and private jets — a comprehensive luxury travel ecosystem.

## Strategic Focus
- **Technology & data-driven personalization**: Actively hiring for BI Developer, Senior BI Developer (Executive Analytics & Fabric Platform), Manager of Business Insights, and Analyst roles — signaling a push toward data-driven product and customer experience.
- **Commercial expansion**: Hiring a VP of Travel Product & Commercial Strategy, Directors of Sales, and Cruise Experts — indicating growth in sales channels and product lines.
- **Digital platform investment**: Senior Director of Website & Digital Platforms on the leadership team; hiring a Director of CX Optimization & Experimentation.
- **Cybersecurity**: Hiring a Director of Cybersecurity, suggesting scaling of digital infrastructure.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & values**: Emphasizes five core values: *We Earn Trust*, *We Fail/Learn Fast*, *We Deal in Facts*, *We Are a Team*, and *We Take Ownership*. Highly collaborative, data-driven, and accountability-focused environment.
- **Diversity & inclusion**: **67% of leadership positions held by women**; **35 nationalities** represented on the team.
- **Flexibility**: Offers a **remote work program** and opportunities to work remotely when necessary (though primary HQ is Toronto office-based).
- **Travel perks**: Top performers receive **familiarization trips**; shared love of exploration is a core part of the culture.
- **Wellness & benefits**: Extended health coverage including employee assistance and wellness offerings; lunch-hour yoga classes; regular learning sessions.
- **Compensation**: Industry-leading salaries, **RRSP matching program**, referral bonuses, and recognition rewards.
- **Community impact**: Active volunteer program (Kensington Cares) — supports local charities and global causes.
- **Growth & training**: Committed to career advancement with ongoing training and development opportunities.
- **Team composition**: 1,430 total years of travel industry experience among staff; strong talent pipeline from companies like Travel Edge, Flight Centre, Navigatr, and G Adventures.

## Sources
1. [kensingtontours.com](https://www.kensingtontours.com/careers)
2. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kensington-tours)
3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/kensingtontours/jobs/5047598007)
4. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/kensington-tours)
5. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/kensington-tours)

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