Head of Tourism Product; hybrid

🌍 HEAD OF TOURISM PRODUCT – CAPE TOWN (HYBRID) 🌍

A leading Destination Management Company is seeking an experienced senior travel professional to head up its Product Department.

If you have 8–10 years’ experience in senior product or commercial roles within a DMC/Inbound Tour Operator, this is your next big move.

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What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Tourism or related field

• 8–10 years’ senior experience in Product or Commercial roles within a Tourism DMC/Inbound Operator

• Proven success leading cross-functional teams (Product + Systems/Tech)

• Strong knowledge of Southern African travel products

• Experience with operational systems (e.g., Tourplan)

• Track record of revenue growth + operational efficiency

• Exceptional leadership, communication & negotiation skills

🧭 What you’ll be responsible for:

• Setting Product Vision & Strategic Direction

• Leading & mentoring high-performance teams

• Driving Commercial Strategy & Supplier Partnerships

• Overseeing Systems & Technology to support product delivery

• Ensuring alignment between Customer Journey, Sales, and Product

This role is a powerful blend of product strategy, commercial direction, sales alignment and systems optimisation—driving innovation and revenue growth in a dynamic B2B environment.