NW Recruiting Partners · 5 days ago
Head of Product – Travel Industry
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $170K/yr
10+ years expNW Recruiting Partners is a well-established travel company seeking a Head of Product to lead the strategy and execution of its global tour portfolio. This role involves overseeing the product lifecycle and managing a team of product managers to ensure exceptional guest experiences and strong financial performance.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Lisa Glenn
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a product team, setting clear goals, processes, and accountability
Drive new tour development, itinerary design, and innovation aligned with customer and market insights
Oversee supplier contracting and negotiations to secure competitive rates and reliable partnerships
Set product pricing and manage tour-level financial performance and margins
Ensure product quality through guest feedback review, site inspections, and continuous improvement
Partner with Sales and Marketing to enable effective product positioning and selling
Own end-to-end tour operations and support adoption of tools and systems that improve efficiency
Represent the product team at industry events, conferences, and site visits
Qualification
Required
At least 10 years of experience in travel product development, operations, or supplier management
Proven experience leading teams and driving cross-functional collaboration
Strong expertise in itinerary design, contracting, pricing, and vendor negotiations
Financial and analytical skills to manage budgets, margins, and performance
Comfortable balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution
Willingness to travel for conferences and product inspections
Passion for travel and creating exceptional group experiences
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time-off and holidays
401k plan
Company
NW Recruiting Partners
We are a full-service boutique recruiting firm based on the West Coast, catering to a diverse range of clients, from start-ups to Fortune 500 corporations.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase