Director of Product and Commercial

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 or 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.