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Jon Buehler

@jonbuehler

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Strategic business development leader specializing in travel, localization, and partnerships.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior roles driving global partnerships and revenue in travel, hospitality or tech, with cross-functional leadership, localization focus, and opportunities for strategic impact.

I am a strategic business development leader with deep experience across travel, localization, hospitality, sports and tech sectors. I specialize in international business translation, partnerships, global sales and market expansion, regularly engaging with C-level clients and stakeholders.

I have directed divisions and founded businesses, from building a luxury hospitality venue to leading travel and sports divisions and partnership initiatives remotely. My roles have involved operations, marketing, product translation, sales and long-term partnership development.

I led teams and initiatives that drove revenue, enhanced brand visibility and supported global expansion, and I bring hands-on experience with Salesforce and HubSpot CRMs, digital adtech and DOOH campaigns. I also leverage a broad international network developed through extensive travel and public engagement.

Outside of traditional business achievements, I bring demonstrated problem-solving and strategic thinking from competing on The Amazing Race, and I continue to consult and advise startups and hospitality brands to scale and localize offerings globally.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Director of Partnerships

Cultivate Advisors

Feb 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 11 months)

Led partnership initiatives to drive strategic alignment and long-term value, building strong client relationships and identifying global localization needs to achieve objectives.

Partnerships Business Development Localization Strategic Planning Client Relationship Management Sales Stakeholder Management

Director of Travel & Sports

Adomni

Nov 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Directed travel and sports division operations including marketing, translation, sales, and global business development while cultivating affiliate and hospitality partnerships to enhance brand visibility.

Travel Management Global Business Development Marketing Translation Sales Partnership Management

Sr. International Travel Consultant

WorldStrides

Aug 2016 - Sep 2021 (5 years 1 month)

Provided consultation for international travel programs, led global travel curation and localization, and developed strategies to support partnerships and new business development in travel, sports, and hospitality.

International Travel Curation Localization Business Development Partnership Development Sales & Strategy

Founder

The BHE Hospitality Group

Nov 2008 - Jun 2018 (9 years 7 months)

Founded and operated a luxury hospitality business and venue, overseeing operations, marketing, PR, and partnerships; led the company to a successful exit after seven years.

entrepreneurship Hospitality Management Marketing PR Partnerships Operations

Director of Product & Marketing

Gladiator Imports

May 2012 - May 2016 (4 years)

Developed a luxury import and distribution business in Baja, managing product translation, operations, marketing, and PR to establish market presence.

Product Management Marketing Translation Distribution Operations PR Vendor Management

Managing Partner

6 Restaurant/Lounge

Mar 2001 - Sep 2008 (7 years 6 months)

Managed a high-end restaurant/lounge generating over $3M in annual sales, directing operations, marketing, and strategic development while fostering local business and sports relationships.

Operations Marketing Revenue Growth Strategic Partnerships Team Leadership