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Industry Expert Partner (Hospitality Sector)

ApplaudoSeattle, WAMay 20th, 2026
About ApplaudoApplaudo is a technology services company with 700+ collaborators and 13+ years building digital products for clients across the Americas. We are a Google Strategic Partner with a track record of delivering for airlines, sports franchises, financial services, and public sector clients. We are now entering a new chapter: platform-scale, AI-native growth powered by a dual engine of organic expansion and disciplined acquisitions across LATAM.Job DescriptionOur Industry Experts Program connects Applaudo with decision-makers through warm, trusted introductions. As a Hospitality Industry Expert, you leverage your relationships across hotel groups, resorts, travel platforms, and hospitality technology companies to open doors for Applaudo. You earn a commission on every deal closed from your introductions.This is a fully remote, independent contractor partnership, not a salaried position.You bring to Applaudo the following competencies and qualifications:10+ years of experience in leadership, advisory, or consulting roles within the hospitality industryC-level, VP, Director, or senior consultant profileActive network of decision-makers across hotel brands, resort operators, travel platforms, or hospitality technologyStrong reputation and credibility within the hospitality ecosystemExcellent verbal and written communication skills in English (mandatory)Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial, results-driven mindsetYou will be accountable for the following responsibilities:Identify and introduce qualified contacts from your hospitality network who could benefit from Applaudo's digital transformation servicesProvide warm introductions to key decision-makers (VP level and above) at hotel chains, resort groups, travel and booking platforms, and hospitality technology providersCollaborate with Applaudo's sales team on target profiles and introduction strategyParticipate in periodic check-ins and activation campaignsShare hospitality industry context, including trends in guest experience, property management systems, and digital booking, that help our team tailor their approachWhat this partnership offers:Commission paid on every closed deal from your introduced contactsDedicated point of contact on Applaudo's sales teamOnboarding and enablement materials to get you up to speed quicklyFully remote with no minimum hours or geographic restrictionsFlexibility to maintain your current role or business alongside this partnershipAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.About UsWe Are Engineered Different.At Applaudo, talented people design, build, and scale meaningful, AI-powered solutions that create real business impact. As an AI-native organization, we collaborate across design, development, cloud, data, and artificial intelligence to turn ideas into scalable products that transform how companies operate, make decisions, and grow.We are building a high-performance culture grounded in five values: Empowering Excellence, Collaborative Teamwork, Unsolicited Respect, Consistent Transparency, and Efficient Communication. These define how we work, how we support one another, and how we hold ourselves accountable.Applaudo is a place for people who want to learn fast, take ownership, and work alongside strong teams they are proud to belong to. Joining us means being part of an organization that is evolving intentionally, investing in modern ways of working, and leading AI-native transformation at scale.