The Change Partners are currently working with an iconic travel brand who are investing in the growth of a holiday business. This role will be on a contract with a view to go permanent once the business case is signed off.
We are looking to hire a Head of Holidays to run the initial business casing and strategy, driving this internally and executing the setup once signed off. This could be through a bespoke holiday package proposition or through the acquisition of smaller businesses.
Key responsibilities:
* Develop and strategise on the setup of a brand new holiday business.
* Create business case and influence internally for sign off.
* Market research and proposition development.
* Commercial and financial planning.
* Definition and scope needed to deliver a new proposition to the market.
* Engage internal partners to help with execution and delivery.
* Convince and influence stakeholders for business sign off.
* Create and define new proposition, go to market approach and cost.
Your background:
* At least 5 years within a DTC tour operator or holiday/related business, e.g., BA or TUI holidays.
* Strong understanding of the tour ecosystem, working with hotel, leisure, and wider partners.
* Background in working with the necessary partners to deliver holiday packages to customers/passengers.
* Proven track record of proposition development, business casing, driving internal sign off, and execution.
* Strong understanding of the travel space, operators, government, travel, leisure, and holiday ecosystems.
* Commercially savvy and confident with gravitas.
Please apply for further information.
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