Director of Product and Commercial in Manchester

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

• Director

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Product Management, Strategy/Planning, and Management
• Industries: Travel Arrangements