Global Head of Luxury Supply - Travel

MBM Executive Travel Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in luxury travel is seeking a senior luxury travel leader in Dubai to build a global supply function. This role involves setting the direction for luxury supply, managing premium suppliers, and owning commercial performance. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in luxury travel, strong negotiation skills, and a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset. This is a significant opportunity for those eager to impact the luxury travel sector.

Benefits

Relocation support to Dubai

Ownership of the role

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in luxury travel supply or product.
• Background in top-tier DMCs or luxury tour operators.
• Strong experience managing complex supplier negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Set the global direction for luxury supply across key international destinations.
• Contract and manage premium suppliers such as DMCs and yachts.
• Own commercial performance including GTV and revenue.

Skills

Leadership in luxury travel supply

Managing supplier negotiations

Commercial mindset

Building and guiding teams

Job description

We’re looking for a senior luxury travel leader to step into a brand-new role and take ownership of building a global luxury supply function from the ground up.

This opportunity is ideal for an entrepreneurial operator from the luxury travel sector who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, shaping strategy, and turning complex, high-touch travel products into scalable, sellable experiences.

This role will not include contracting or negotiating with Hoteliers but Contracting and managing premium suppliers such as DMCs, villas, yachts, small ships, and bespoke experiences

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Setting the global direction for luxury supply across key international destinations
• Contracting and managing premium suppliers such as DMCs, villas, yachts, small ships, and bespoke experiences
• Owning commercial performance including GTV, revenue, and margin delivery
• Building and guiding a large, indirect team spanning supply and fulfilment
• Establishing supplier standards, commercial frameworks, and service-level expectations
• Working closely with sales and commercial teams to ensure product-market fit
• Travelling internationally to global offices, partners, and industry events

Who we’re keen to speak with:

• Senior leaders with extensive experience in luxury travel supply or product
• Background in top-tier DMCs, luxury tour operators, or curated travel businesses
• Strong experience managing complex supplier negotiations and limited inventory
• Exposure to multi-destination, international portfolios
• A hands-on, commercial mindset with a builder’s mentality

Why this role stands out:

You’ll have the chance to shape a global luxury platform, influence how premium travel is delivered at scale, and relocate to Dubai with full support — all while working in a role that offers genuine ownership and impact.