Director of Product (DMC Travel)

The Travel Corporation; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Travel Corporation is seeking a senior leader to shape the product strategy and portfolio for Ireland and Scotland. You will report to the Managing Director and lead the Product function, directing product development, supplier strategy and commercial contracting to drive sustainable growth.

You will also lead the Contracting and Product Support teams, aligning priorities with Operations and the wider leadership team to strengthen supplier performance and portfolio outcomes.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in product, contracting or related function within tourism/hospitality.
• Track record of developing product strategies and roadmaps that drive growth and value.
• Experience managing revenue, margin and portfolio performance with data-informed priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the product strategy and portfolio roadmap for Ireland and Scotland.
• Set strategic direction for product development, sourcing, portfolio innovation and governance.
• Lead procurement and commercial contracting strategy with strong governance and profitability.
• Build strategic supplier and destination partnerships and manage significant commercial matters.
• Define product launches, onboarding and service standards to support guest experience and growth.
• Lead, empower and develop Contracting and Product Support teams with clear accountability.
• Own portfolio performance across revenue, margin and profitability with actionable insights.
• Partner with Operations and leadership to support transformation and long-term success.

Skills

Leadership

Product strategy

Portfolio management

Supplier management

Procurement

Stakeholder influence

Data capability

Job description

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

At The Travel Corporation, our mission is to enrich lives by connecting people and places. For more than 100 years, we have brought the world closer together through travel experiences that create lasting memories, meaningful cultural connections and a positive impact in the destinations we visit.

Brendan Vacations, part of TTC Tour Brands, has been the Celtic travel expert in North America for almost 60 years. We create authentic, thoughtfully designed journeys across Ireland and Scotland, built on deep destination knowledge, trusted local partnerships and a commitment to responsible travel.

OUR VALUES

• Value Every Voice - We put people first.
• Act with Integrity - We do what is right.
• Explore Beyond Boundaries - We are driven by curiosity.
• Own the Outcome - We take responsibility for our decisions.
• Succeed Together - We have each other’s backs.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape the product strategy and portfolio across Ireland and Scotland. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will lead the Product function and provide strategic direction across product development, supplier strategy, commercial contracting, product standards and portfolio performance.

You will lead and develop the Contracting and Product Support teams, creating clear priorities and accountability while ensuring day-to-day delivery sits at the right level. Working closely with Operations and the wider leadership team, you will use commercial, customer and market insight to strengthen the portfolio, improve supplier performance and support sustainable growth.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop and deliver the product strategy and portfolio roadmap, aligned to customer needs, market opportunities and commercial objectives.
• Set the strategic direction for product development, sourcing, portfolio innovation and product governance across Ireland and Scotland.
• Lead procurement and commercial contracting strategy, ensuring strong governance, value, profitability and effective risk management.
• Build strategic supplier and destination partnerships, setting performance expectations and acting as the senior escalation point for significant commercial or relationship matters.
• Define product launch, supplier onboarding and service standards that support brand quality, guest experience, commercial performance and scalable growth.
• Lead, empower and develop the Contracting and Product Support teams, building capability with clear accountability and performance expectations.
• Own portfolio performance across revenue, margin, profitability, portfolio mix and growth, using performance insights to identify opportunities and recommend action where needed.
• Partner with Operations and the wider leadership team to support transformation, continuous improvement and long-term business success.

ABOUT YOU

• Strong and proven experience in tourism, travel, hospitality or destination management, including senior leadership within Product, Contracting, Commercial or a related function.
• A strong track record of developing product strategies and portfolio roadmaps that deliver commercial growth and customer value.
• Deep experience in supplier management, procurement, commercial negotiation and contract management.
• Evidence of managing revenue, margin, profitability and portfolio performance, with the ability to turn insight into clear priorities.
• Experience leading product development, sourcing, innovation and new product launches across a portfolio.
• Proven people leadership, with the ability to build capability and deliver through managers and senior specialists.
• Strong stakeholder influence and the confidence to work with senior leaders, suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Good systems and data capability, with experience using technology and insight to improve performance and efficiency.

Experience within a DMC, tour operator, FIT, small group touring, group travel or inbound tourism environment would be particularly valuable. Experience of business transformation, systems implementation, organisational change or working across multiple destinations and international markets would also be advantageous.

You must be based in Dublin, have the legal right to work in Ireland without restriction and be able to travel across Ireland, Scotland and key source markets when required.