Product Development and Travel Style Manager-2

Job description

About Us Let’s go on an adventure together! Hey there, we’re G Adventures. We’re one of the world’s leading small group travel companies, and we’ve always believed that travel isn’t just about where you go — it’s about how it changes you. For the last 35 years, we’ve set out to do things differently. No cookie-cutter tours. No giant buses or cruise ships. And not to mention, as few selfie sticks as possible. Just real humans, travelling your heart out across the world with open minds and a non-stop desire to make our planet better, simply by exploring it. At G Adventures, our DNA (or GNA, if you will) is built on belonging — where bringing your authentic self to work every day isn’t just accepted, it’s downright celebrated. For our office crew — you wanna rock a t-shirt with your dog’s face on it? We say go for it. For our Chief Experience Officers — you wanna hit the road and call some of the most epic places on Earth your home office? We love that — and we’ve got you. Wanna spend your days with people you genuinely like? Us too — and we’re pretty sure you’ll fit right in, wherever that is. Now about that career of yours — this is the kind of place where you can spread your wings and truly grow into your role. The best part? You get to do it all alongside a passionate, freakishly talented, one-of-a-kind bunch excited to produce top-notch work and spread a ridiculous amount of goodness at the same time. Feel like this could be the right fit? We think so too, and we’re already way too excited to meet you. Key Duties & Responsibilities Product Development and Enhancement Execution & Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with the Product leadership team to review and follow up with regional teams on the department and regional product strategy; assessment of current product with a focus on quality, growth and margins. Socialize and execute on strategic action plans for current product improvement and new product development with the local teams. Collaborate closely with regional Product, Operations and Buying teams to execute and deliver on new or changed Product requests. Take regional ownership of the stage gate process to execute and deliver based on timelines and in compliance with the PRD, cost parameters and competitive realities. Participate in monthly Strategic DTs meetings to review and assess current strategy and adapt planning as needed and report back to the product Strategy team Product & Market Analysis Review competitive offering and volume and identify where we have opportunity for growth and improvement Review ideas and opportunities as they come in to ensure the organization remains a leader in our space and a thought leader in the industry. Participate in FAM travel and meetings for new destinations or new regions within a destination (ie. top priority product) to work with local Product, Operations and Buying. Content Development, Communication and Brochures Coordinate the drafting of initial technical and narrative content for draft itineraries, clearly identifying all required services for budget planning and contracting. Work with local teams to review all technical itinerary content, details and inclusions and review first year pricing for competitiveness. Write itinerary write-ups in the stage gates during product development that will feed Web content in a voice suitable for each travel style. Write up the first draft of Intro and Highlights before sending it to the Marketing team. Build annual pagination documents and do initial pagination drafts based on page count provided by the Creative team. Review Tear sheets and Brochure for content and accuracy. Project Management & Commercial Oversight Lead Travel Style Consistency and Performance review on a quarterly basis. Lead quarterly quality summary meetings for the Strategic DT and the Product Strategy team. Identify opportunities or issues with Travel style and build out an action plan with the Product Strategy team. Lead the project management of new product style within an assigned portfolio. Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional training in tourism, business, or a related field. Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English, with excellent grammar and communication skills. Minimum of 6 - 7 years of experience in adventure, active or cultural travel, with a focus on product development and sales marketing or operations and buying. Extensive travel product development or marketing experience, with extensive work being done with a focus on Latin America or North America. Proven track record of managing a product line and developing travel products or managing operational processes specific to the region. Extensive travel experience across multiple countries and cultures beyond Europe and North America, providing deep market and cultural insight. Strong ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, meeting deadlines and balancing regional priorities. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including operations, buying, marketing and sales. Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey ideas clearly to diverse and multilingual audiences. A collaborative team player who builds strong relationships and works well across departments and cultures. What Do We Offer You? Competitive Total Rewards Package, including exclusive travel perks! Additional days off, including on your birthday! Vacation time for you to recharge Enhanced Parental Leave Meaningful Employee Recognition Program Learning and Growth Opportunities Employee Resource Groups *Applicable based on location* Please note that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used in the selection or interview process. G Adventures is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We consider all qualified applicants.