Vice President, Travel & Hospitality

Orchestra • New York, NY

102d • $130,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Orchestra is seeking a Vice President, Travel & Hospitality to join our team. In this role you will help lead and supervise our Orchestra Travel division’s growing portfolio. You will support new business efforts and help drive new business opportunities, inclusive of networking, scouting, brainstorming, proposal development and presenting, through agency selection, contracting and new client onboarding. You will forge and nurture effective relationships with clients, while providing strategic counsel and oversight to account teams across a mix of clients - from major destinations to small hotels, ensuring account teams deliver against aligned KPIs. Close communication with Executive leadership team is essential, inclusive of managing agency workload and client portfolio at large, while serving as team leader in providing mentorship to staff, and driving a culture of collaboration and accountability across Orchestra Travel.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience working in strategic communications and media relations in the Travel & Hospitality sector.
• Strong network in the hospitality and tourism sector (destinations, hospitality, travel tech, airlines, etc.).
• Experience in new business development, with a strong network of industry contacts.
• Track record of sourcing and securing new business.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
• Experience in mentoring and coaching a team in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business growth by identifying opportunities, developing proposals, and pitching to prospective clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, industry leaders, and decision-makers to expand the agency’s network and pipeline.
• Represent the agency at conferences, networking events, and thought leadership forums to enhance visibility and attract business.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, as a key strategic leader within Orchestra’s travel division.
• Oversee the development of public relations strategies for a diverse client base: destinations, tourism boards, and resorts & hotel brands.
• Oversee team members to ensure quality of day-to-day account management and results, while driving long-term strategic planning.
• Coordinate across internal and external teams to deploy Orchestra’s integrated services to meet clients’ goals.
• Oversee team of senior, mid and junior-level positions, identifying and providing learning opportunities and fostering a commitment to ongoing feedback and growth.
• Work closely with Executive leadership on planning to ensure that the team is running efficiently.
• Contribute to the thought leadership of the Orchestra travel team through writing, and participation in industry forums and events.
• Work with executive leadership to help develop and manage client scopes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account Savings Plan (HSA-SP) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401K with a 4% employer match and no vesting period.
• Generous paid time off.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Mobile phone reimbursement for data and minutes.
• Employer-funded life insurance.
• Discounted annual bikeshare membership.
• Corporate discounts through Tickets at Work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees