Abercrombie & Kent USA · 1 week ago
SVP, Global Product Strategy
Downers Grove, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expAbercrombie & Kent USA is a leader in the travel and tourism industry, seeking a Senior Vice President of Global Product Strategy. The role involves developing a multi-year product strategy roadmap, ensuring alignment with global market demands, and leading the implementation of product standards across various product lines.
TourismTravelTravel Agency
Hiring Manager
Tony Moreno
Responsibilities
Identify and evaluate new strategic business opportunities that will enhance existing or create new business lines for the global business
Leverage the best product creators across the business to define a globally relevant product offering whilst meeting source market unique requirements
Design and implement a suite of global product standards that define the A&K travel experience and ensure that the standards are consistent worldwide
Meet all established company financial goals
Financial responsibility and accountability to ensure accuracy of both Product Team costing and target profitability for each product line
Ensure all health and safety requirements applicable in each market are adhered to, and relevant inspection/certification requirements are in place
Ensure all product brand representation meets established company guidelines
Actively participate in leadership and company strategic planning activities, and lead the development and implementation of departmental strategic plans
Collaborate with A&K Destination Management Companies (DMC’s), hoteliers, tourist offices, and other suppliers to develop innovative and successful new product initiatives
Maintain a broad and deep understanding of the competitive landscape on an ongoing basis, and lead periodic internal cross-functional understanding and awareness
Provide strategic lead on achieving quality goals across all product lines with all DMC’s
Ensure that the product management team obtains and maintains in-depth knowledge of their respective destinations through on-site research and development, and through market research
Foster harmonious working relationships with A&K DMC’s, third-party suppliers, and other global departments
Ensure systems are in place to ensure that all vendors are properly vetted, and financial relationships are contracted according to A&K expectations and legal requirements
Review staffing requirements and ensure appropriate staffing levels
Partner with the Human Resources Department to minimize staff turnover
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience
Must have at least 10 years of industry experience with at least 5 years of experience in a senior leadership role
Extensive knowledge of business and industry practices
Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills
Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
Microsoft software skills required
Strong understanding of the competitive landscape
In-depth knowledge of and experience in tour planning, pricing, and contracting
Must maintain a valid passport
Attendance at after-hours trade functions and site inspections
Frequent and lengthy international travel is expected, sometimes on short notice
Available to be on call 24/7 as required
Located near Downers Grove, IL
Preferred
Yield management experience is a plus
Benefits
Group life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Travel discounts
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent FSAs
401(k) plan with a generous company match
Company
Abercrombie & Kent USA
Abercrombie & Kent was founded in 1962, when Geoffrey Kent and his parents pioneered the first modern luxury safari, a bespoke mobile camp unprecedented in its sophistication.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$500MKey Investors
Citibank
2024-08-12Debt Financing· $500M
2016-07-25Acquired
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