Cape Town City Centre: 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 8–10 years’ experience in senior product or commercial roles within a DMC/Inbound Tour Operator, this is your next big move. What you bring: • Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Tourism or related field • 8–10 years’ senior experience in Product or Commercial roles within a Tourism DMC/Inbound Operator • Proven success leading cross-functional teams (Product Systems/Tech) • Strong knowledge of Southern African travel products • Experience with operational systems (e.g., Tourplan) • Track record of revenue growth operational efficiency • Exceptional leadership, communication & negotiation skills What you’ll be responsible for: • Setting Product Vision & Strategic Direction • Leading & mentoring high-performance teams • Driving Commercial Strategy & Supplier Partnerships • Overseeing Systems & Technology to support product delivery • Ensuring alignment between Customer Journey, Sales, and Product This role is a powerful blend of product strategy, commercial direction, sales alignment and systems optimisation—driving innovation and revenue growth in a dynamic B2B environment.