SVP, Global Product Strategy

Abercrombie & Kent•Downers Grove, IL

19d

About The Position

Position Summary Develop 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.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of business and industry practices
Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills
Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
Microsoft software skills required
Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience
Must 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 landscape
In-depth knowledge of and experience in tour planning, pricing, and contracting.
Must maintain a valid passport
Attendance at after-hours trade functions and site inspections
Frequent and lengthy international travel is expected, sometimes on short notice
Available to be on call 24/7 as required
Located near Downers Grove, IL

Nice To Haves

Yield management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Identify and evaluate new strategic business opportunities that will enhance existing or create new business lines for the global business
Leverage the best product creators across the business to define a globally relevant product offering whilst meeting source market unique requirements
Design and implement a suite of global product standards that define the A&K travel experience and ensure that the standards are consistent worldwide
Meet all established company financial goals
Financial responsibility and accountability to ensure accuracy of both Product Team costing and target profitability for each product line
Ensure all health and safety requirements applicable in each market are adhered to, and relevant inspection/certification requirements are in place
Ensure all product brand representation meets established company guidelines
Actively participate in leadership and company strategic planning activities, and lead the development and implementation of departmental strategic plans
Collaborate with A&K Destination Management Companies (DMC’s), hoteliers, tourist offices, and other suppliers to develop innovative and successful new product initiatives
Maintain a broad and deep understanding of the competitive landscape on an ongoing basis, and lead periodic internal cross-functional understanding and awareness
Provide strategic lead on achieving quality goals across all product lines with all DMC’s
Ensure that the product management team obtains and maintains in-depth knowledge of their respective destinations through on-site research and development, and through market research
Foster harmonious working relationships with A&K DMC’s, third-party suppliers, and other global departments
Ensure systems are in place to ensure that all vendors are properly vetted, and financial relationships are contracted according to A&K expectations and legal requirements
Review staffing requirements and ensure appropriate staffing levels
Partner with the Human Resources Department to minimize staff turnover

Benefits

A&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.
Other elective benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, supplemental life insurance, pre-tax healthcare and dependent FSAs, and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

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