Executive Director, UK & Ireland

Explora Journeys; Woking; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative luxury travel brand is seeking a dynamic Executive Director to lead their UK & Ireland operations. This pivotal role involves driving strategic direction, fostering partnerships, and enhancing brand visibility in the competitive luxury travel market. With a focus on operational excellence and sustainable growth, the Executive Director will collaborate with key stakeholders and mentor a high-performing commercial team. If you are passionate about redefining luxury travel and possess a strong background in business development, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in an exciting industry.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in luxury cruise, travel, or hospitality.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent sales network in the UK & Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Lead go-to-market strategy for the UK, optimizing trade partner relationships.
• Identify high-value strategic partnerships to enhance market presence.
• Drive data-informed decision-making to meet revenue targets.

Skills

Leadership

Sales Management

Business Development

Strategic Partnerships

Negotiation

Presentation Skills

Education

10+ years in luxury travel or hospitality

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Your Purpose

Our newly established luxury travel brand, Explora Journeys, is seeking a dynamic Executive Director to oversee and drive the overall strategic direction and growth of our UK & Ireland operations. This key leadership role involves managing the commercial team, identifying and unlocking new business development opportunities and ensuring operational excellence across all functions.

Under the direction of the Global Head of Commercial Strategy & Sales Operations, the Executive Director UK & Ireland will be responsible for setting long-term goals, developing business strategies, and positioning Explora Journeys as the most desired brand in the luxury travel industry.

The position is located at our office in Woking.

Your Impact

• Leads and executes the overarching go-to-market strategy for the UK, focusing on optimizing trade partner relationships and driving sustainable business development in the B2C channel.
• Identifies and establishes high-value strategic partnerships aligned with our brand’s positioning, aimed at expanding brand awareness, driving direct sales and enhancing market presence.
• Fosters and nurtures long-term business relationships to elevate brand visibility and desirability, underpinned by a comprehensive and targeted communication strategy.
• Collaborates closely with key stakeholders across the MSC Group to leverage distribution networks, marketing platforms, and cross-functional synergies, ensuring consistent brand messaging and alignment with company policies and pricing integrity.
• Drives data-informed decision-making by conducting strategic business analysis, using key performance indicators to support revenue growth and successfully meet both gross and net revenue targets.
• Champions group, incentive and charter business development across the UK & Ireland market, positioning Explora Journeys as the leading luxury brand in this segment.
• Oversees and optimizes the budget management and forecasting processes, applying a deep understanding of channel mix dynamics and acquisition cost efficiency to maximize profitability.
• Leads, mentors, and empowers the commercial team in UK & Ireland, fostering a culture of excellence and high performance while driving alignment with the overall strategic goals of Explora Journeys.
• Collaborates with headquarters in Switzerland on strategic initiatives, business reviews, and long-term growth plans to ensure seamless execution and alignment with corporate objectives.

Your Journey so far

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role in the luxury cruise, travel, or hospitality industries
• Excellent sales network or well-known contact base and good knowledge of partners/major customers in the travel industry in UK & Ireland
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop talent.
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint

Your Essentials

The existing right to live and work in the UK is required

At Explora Journeys, we are redefining luxury ocean travel — where discovery, well-being, and a deep respect for the seas come together in harmony.
We seek passionate professionals who share our vision of a more immersive, transformative way to discover the world’s most inspiring destinations by sea.
Are you ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at Explora Journeys, where an ocean of opportunities awaits. Your journey to the Ocean State of Mind starts here.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Travel Arrangements

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