SVP, Global Product Strategy

Position SummaryDevelop the innovative multi-year product strategy roadmap for various Abercrombie & Kent product lines, including Small Group Journeys, Expedition Cruise, Tailormade, and Villas ensuring alignment with AKTG’s revenue and profit expansion goals. Ensure product offering meets global market demands and aligns with global brand values. Design, implement, and evolve global product standards ensuring alignment and consistent delivery across the business.Job DescriptionPosition SummaryDevelop the innovative multi-year product strategy roadmap for various Abercrombie & Kent product lines, including Small Group Journeys, Expedition Cruise, Tailormade, and Villas ensuring alignment with AKTG’s revenue and profit expansion goals. Ensure product offering meets global market demands and aligns with global brand values. Design, implement, and evolve global product standards ensuring alignment and consistent delivery across the business.Responsibilities And AccountabilitiesIdentify and evaluate new strategic business opportunities that will enhance existing or create new business lines for the global businessLeverage the best product creators across the business to define a globally relevant product offering whilst meeting source market unique requirementsDesign and implement a suite of global product standards that define the A&K travel experience and ensure that the standards are consistent worldwideMeet all established company financial goalsFinancial responsibility and accountability to ensure accuracy of both Product Team costing and target profitability for each product lineEnsure all health and safety requirements applicable in each market are adhered to, and relevant inspection/certification requirements are in placeEnsure all product brand representation meets established company guidelinesActively participate in leadership and company strategic planning activities, and lead the development and implementation of departmental strategic plansCollaborate with A&K Destination Management Companies (DMC’s), hoteliers, tourist offices, and other suppliers to develop innovative and successful new product initiativesMaintain a broad and deep understanding of the competitive landscape on an ongoing basis, and lead periodic internal cross-functional understanding and awarenessProvide strategic lead on achieving quality goals across all product lines with all DMC’sEnsure that the product management team obtains and maintains in-depth knowledge of their respective destinations through on-site research and development, and through market researchFoster harmonious working relationships with A&K DMC’s, third-party suppliers, and other global departmentsEnsure systems are in place to ensure that all vendors are properly vetted, and financial relationships are contracted according to A&K expectations and legal requirementsReview staffing requirements and ensure appropriate staffing levelsPartner with the Human Resources Department to minimize staff turnoverSkills And AbilitiesExtensive knowledge of business and industry practicesDemonstrated organizational and leadership skillsStrong analytical skills and commercial acumenExcellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skillsMicrosoft software skills requiredEducation And ExperienceBachelor’s degree required or equivalent experienceMust have at least 10 years of industry experience with at least 5 years of experience in a senior leadership role.Strong understanding of the competitive landscapeIn-depth knowledge of and experience in tour planning, pricing, and contracting.Yield management experience is a plus.Special RequirementsMust maintain a valid passportAttendance at after-hours trade functions and site inspectionsFrequent and lengthy international travel is expected, sometimes on short noticeAvailable to be on call 24/7 as requiredSalary Range$180k–$225k; position is bonus eligibleBenefitsA&K offers a large portfolio of competitive benefits to all eligible, full-time employees. Some benefits are provided at no cost to the employee, such as group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and travel discounts through use of an IATAN Travel Professional card. Other elective benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, supplemental life insurance, pre-tax healthcare and dependent FSAs, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match.EEO StatementAbercrombie & Kent is an equal opportunity employer. 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