Head of Travel Product

Travel Trade Recruitment Limited; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tour operator in the UK is seeking a Head of Product to lead their product management function. You will define the product vision, guide a high-performing team, and drive product strategy to ensure alignment with business goals. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation and the chance to shape a thriving product portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience leading product management functions in the travel industry.
• Proven track record in defining product visions and strategies.
• Ability to build and mentor high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate overall product vision and strategy.
• Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing product team.
• Ensure timely and high-quality product releases.

Skills

Product Strategy

Team Management

Stakeholder Management

Product Development

Job description

Overview

Head of Product - Tour Operator - Hybrid - South-East Birmingham. Leading Tour Operator is keen to recruit an experienced Senior Product Manager / Product Director to lead the product management function, driving the vision, strategy, development and performance of the company's product portfolio. This role ensures that products deliver maximum value to customers and align with the company's business goals. You'll be joining a leading Tour Operator, who have been established for over 40 years and who continue to grow and evolve, offer a great career option.

Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Vision: Define and communicate the overall product vision and strategy in alignment with company goals. Identify market opportunities, customer needs, and industry trends to shape the product roadmap.
• Leadership & Team Management: Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing product team, including product managers, designers, and analysts. Set clear goals and KPIs for the team and regularly assess performance. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Product Development: Ensure timely and high-quality product releases by coordinating with marketing, and sales. Implement product management best practices, framework.
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary liaison between product and other departments (e.g., sales, marketing, engineering, support). Effectively communicate product plans, progress, and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.

The Package

Salary is negotiable and very much dependent on experience. Additional benefits and career potential will be discussed at interview.

Interested?

Please follow the instructions to apply attaching your CV. This vacancy is being managed by Claire Muge. I can be contacted on (phone number removed) or (url removed). Not right for this role, or this role not right for you, but keen to further your career in the Travel Industry! We have a variety of different opportunities so do submit your CV to us! You must have full rights to work in the UK. We have a high volume of applications, so unfortunately we are unable to reply to unsuccessful applicants.