Director of Product and Commercial, Travel Sector, North West England / Hybrid
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a commercial astute, people leader to join this well-established and reputable travel company company in north west of England.
Reporting directly to the managing director with responsibilities for a sizeable team, this role will be tasked with driving and optimising commercial success through effective trading, commercial and product strategies.
Director of Product and Commercial Responsibilities
- Strategic leadership and growth of the business with a focus on trading and pricing to maximise margins and market share.
- Lead a diverse and high performing team to achieve clearly define objectives, ensuring they feel engaged, motivated and valued by the business.
- Drive the development of new products and destinations that align with brand strategy and customer demands.
- Utilise data to make informed decisions around pricing and yield management.
- Develop supplier relationships with DMC's, hoteliers, cruise lines etc to optimise commercial advantage and service levels.
- Continually enhance operational processes and procedures.
- Represent the business at industry events/conferences/trade shows.
Director of Product and Commercial Skills Required
- A track record of leadership roles within commercial, trading or product gained in the travel sector.
- Deep experience of margin optimisation, pricing and yield management.
- Highly analytical with an ability to translate data into actionable strategies.
- Experience leading and developing sizeable teams.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
- A successful track record of developing new products, supplier management and contract negotiation.
Director of Product and Commercial Additional Details
- A highly competitive salary dependant on experience, to be discussed on application.
- Regular hybrid working out of the companies head office in the north west of England.
- Some requirements for travel or attending supplier meetings and industry events.
Seniority Level
Employment Type
Job Function
- Product Management, Strategy/Planning, and Management
- Industries: Travel Arrangements
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