Destination Development Specialist

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom FCM Travel Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Destination Development Specialist to join our team in London, Hammersmith. This is a unique opportunity to lead the development of luxury wildlife products across multiple source markets, driving business growth and marketability.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain destinations aligned with Scott Dunn's destination development strategy.
  • Identify new product opportunities and stay at the forefront of the luxury travel market.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to accelerate opportunities across Africa, Antarctica, Tigers, Grizzly Bears, Marine Wildlife, Conservation experiences, and Galapagos.
  • Lead commercial negotiations and ground-handler tenders, ensuring maximum benefit to the business.
  • Deliver destination product overhauls to deadline, driving innovation and customer satisfaction.
  • Design and implement new campaign ideas and website development, enhancing the guest experience.
  • Plan fam trips, ensuring each trip delivers tangible business benefits.
  • Manage relationships, leading supplier meetings, and representing Scott Dunn at tradeshows.
  • Support sales teams through proactive identification of training requirements and building resources.
  • Maintain accuracy and relevance of content within the product database.
  • Effectively communicate with product, sales, and marketing teams, ensuring seamless collaboration.
About You

You will have a deep passion for Sub-Saharan Africa and luxury travel, with evidenced ability to take ownership of product propositions and drive marketability.

A strong leader, you will have your finger on the pulse of industry trends, combined with creative flair, commercial awareness, and relationship management skills.

The minimum requirements include:

  • Commercial acumen, with evidenced experience in managing commercial negotiations.
  • Collaborative approach, with strong internal and external relationship management skills.
  • Forward-thinking approach, with the ability to work autonomously.
Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of £55,000-£65,000 per annum, based on experience, along with a great benefits package:

  • Up to 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising by 1 day with each year of service (max ).
  • Contributory pension scheme.
  • 'Cycle to work' scheme.
  • Subsidised private healthcare.
  • Company loyalty scheme (Travel Fund).
  • Travel insurance.
  • Familiarisation trips.
  • Recognition awards throughout the year.
  • Social events.
  • 1 hour per week paid learning & development / personal growth.
  • Paid volunteering leave.

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