Cape Town: Head of Tourism Product (hybrid) posted by Executive Placings

HEAD OF TOURISM PRODUCT CAPE TOWN (HYBRID) A leading Destination Management Company is seeking an experienced senior travel professional to head up its Product Department.If you have 810 years experience in senior product or commercial roles within a DMC/Inbound Tour Operator, this is your next big move. What you bring:Bachelors degree in business, Marketing, Tourism or related field810 years senior experience in Product or Commercial roles within a Tourism DMC/Inbound OperatorProven success leading cross-functional teams (Product + Systems/Tech)Strong knowledge of Southern African travel productsExperience with operational systems (e.g., Tourplan)Track record of revenue growth + operational efficiencyExceptional leadership, communication & negotiation skills What youll be responsible for:Setting Product Vision & Strategic DirectionLeading & mentoring high-performance teamsDriving Commercial Strategy & Supplier PartnershipsOverseeing Systems & Technology to support product deliveryEnsuring alignment between Customer Journey, Sales, and ProductThis role is a powerful blend of product strategy, commercial direction, sales alignment and systems optimisationdriving innovation and revenue growth in a dynamic B2B environment.Send your updated CV + references