VP, Product

Kensington • Canada, KS

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently looking for a VP, Product to lead the Kensington Product function at a critical point of transformation — evolving from a traditional, manually-driven product model to a scaled, technology-enabled product engine that directly drives growth. You will own the end-to-end product strategy, with a mandate to build a system that scales high-quality, differentiated travel experiences globally. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role, requiring a combination of product judgement, operational discipline, and commercial acumen.

Requirements

• Direct experience in the travel industry is a must
• 10–15+ years experience in Travel Product, Merchandising, or Category leadership
• Proven track record in scaling product and assortment, driving commercial outcomes
• Thrive in fast-paced, fast-growth environments
• Strong commercial acumen with previous success in breaking down complex problems and translating strategy into execution
• A strategic thinker with tech-enabled mindset
• Excellent people leadership skills
• Low ego, high ownership and comfortable with ambiguity

Responsibilities

• Build and operationalize a model to rapidly expand itinerary volume and breadth across destinations, themes, and search demand
• Translate product frameworks (themes, destinations, traveler intent) into system-driven outputs and improve speed-to-market
• Unlock high-impact growth opportunities, and ensure execution of travel product strategy that influences lead generation, conversion, revenue and margin
• Partner closely with Procurement and Revenue teams to ensure price competitiveness and margin discipline
• Define and enforce quality standards and brand positioning across all travel itineraries
• Own product logic within internal systems (e.g. supplier prioritization, ranking, exclusions)
• Serve as a senior external representative of Kensington Product across key industry forums, trade shows, and partner engagements
• Maintain a deep understanding of global travel trends and translate market insights into actionable strategy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed