Managing Director/Project Lead

Due to an exciting new business opportunity, this successful travel company is recruiting for an experienced Managing Director and project lead. This new hire will own and manage the development of a new inbound destination management company in a newly emerging tourism market. Covering everything from the initial business plan to launch and development. This role requires senior or director-level experience working alongside business owners or directors within the travel space.

Summary:

Full ownership of an exciting project involving a start-up enterprise with multiple verticals.
Working closely with stakeholders and industry individuals to build and execute a business plan and strategy.
Planning extraordinary adventures, experiences in a corner of the world new to the travel industry.
Working with a fast-moving, young, dynamic, and highly motivated team.
Will involve regular travel to the middle eastCore Responsibilities:

Business planning: assist in creating a robust and ambitious business plan for a new inbound Destination Management Company.
Project Management: manage an exciting strategic project with multiple business facets from start to launch, ensuring that each detail is thought through to deliver a world-class project. Potential for experiential and property projects.
Project finances: work with stakeholders, oversee all forecasting, budgets, and project costings to ensure all aspects are covered including project P&L.
Management: report to stakeholders and be prepared to manage a growing project team. Ensure high standards of client and supplier management.
Product Development: identify and create innovative travel experiences with an eye for commercial opportunities.Personal Specification:

Logical thinker with good commercial mind-set
Good problem solver and solution provider
Strong numerical skills in order to overseas all financial aspects of each project
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
Team player who can also work autonomously
Excellent communication skills
Excellent planning and time management, with exceptional attention to detailDesirable experience:

Project management qualifications
Previous experience in the middle eastQualifications:

Degree (or equivalent)
Languages (desirable)The Package:
A very attractive salary and benefits package awaits the successful applicant, along with the opportunity to be part of an exciting and ambitious tourism project in a new and emerging travel market.

Interested:
If you have the right industry experience, background and seniority and would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity please submit your CV and a covering note by clicking on Apply Now and following the instructions, or send your application to (url removed)