VP, Travel Product & Commercial Strategy

<div class="content-intro"><p>Kensington delivers the world’s most personal travel experiences. We bring to life each client’s desire to travel in a way that’s tailored specifically for them, in the company of local private guides who ensure that they enjoy the authentic best of their destination. The result is a unique journey rich in memories that last a lifetime!</p> <p>We achieve this because of our extraordinary people, passionate experts with deep knowledge of their destinations. They are what enables us to deliver remarkable experiences in over 120 countries worldwide, and across each of our businesses – Private Touring, Cruises, Villas, Yachts, Expeditions, Ultraluxe Land, Private Jets, and Air.&nbsp;</p> <p>To learn more about Kensington, visit <a id="menurrs8" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="http://kensingtontours.com/" target="_blank">kensingtontours.com</a>.&nbsp;</p></div><p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p> <p>We are currently looking for a VP, Travel Product &amp; Commercial Strategy to lead the Kensington Travel Product function (Itineraries building) 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.</p> <p>This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role, requiring a combination of product judgement, operational discipline, and commercial acumen.</p> <p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong></p> <p>Build a Scalable Product Engine</p> <ul> <li>Build and operationalize a model to rapidly expand itinerary volume and breadth across destinations, themes, and search demand</li> <li>Translate product frameworks (themes, destinations, traveler intent) into system-driven outputs and improve speed-to-market</li> </ul> <p>Drive Measurable Commercial Impact</p> <ul> <li>Unlock high-impact growth opportunities, and ensure execution of travel product strategy that influences lead generation, conversion, revenue and margin</li> <li>Partner closely with Procurement and Revenue teams to ensure price competitiveness and margin discipline</li> </ul> <p>Lead Product Curation and Customer Service Quality</p> <ul> <li>Define and enforce quality standards and brand positioning across all travel itineraries</li> <li>Own product logic within internal systems (e.g. supplier prioritization, ranking, exclusions)</li> </ul> <p>Industry Leadership &amp; Representation</p> <ul> <li>Serve as a senior external representative of Kensington Product across key industry forums, trade shows, and partner engagements&nbsp;</li> <li>Maintain a deep understanding of global travel trends and translate market insights into actionable strategy</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Qualifications</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Direct experience in the travel industry is a must</li> <li>10–15+ years experience in Travel Product, Merchandising, or Category leadership</li> <li>Proven track record in scaling product and assortment, driving commercial outcomes</li> <li>Thrive in fast-paced, fast-growth environments</li> <li>Strong commercial acumen with previous success in breaking down complex problems and translating strategy into execution</li> <li>A strategic thinker with tech-enabled mindset</li> <li>Excellent people leadership skills</li> <li>Low ego, high ownership and comfortable with ambiguity</li> </ul> <p>We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any stage of our hiring process, please advise us when completing your application.<br><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">#LI-Remote</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span data-teams="true">The Range Group may use artificial intelligence throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for this position. These tools assist our hiring team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by the hiring team.</span><strong><em><br><br>We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.</em></strong></p></div>