Company Description
Luxury Escapes is one of the world's fastest growing travel businesses, reaching up to 7 million subscribers each month with exclusive limited time offers at 'insider' prices.
We are a collective of forward-thinking people, driven to challenge the travel industry and ourselves to bring ever better travel experiences to our customer community.
Awarded as one of the 'Best Places to Work’ by the AFR; employee experience is king here, with lunches provided 5 days a week, an onsite gym with premium change facilities, weekly events, the opportunity to experience the travel we offer and significant professional development opportunities - we go above and beyond to make every workday something to look forward to!
Job Description
Join Luxury Escapes to shape and grow our Talent Led Touring portfolio by turning unique talent partnerships into exceptional travel experiences. Working closely with our Talent team, DMC partners and internal stakeholders, you'll take products from concept through to launch, ensuring every tour is commercially strong, operationally sound and delivers an outstanding guest experience.
This is a hands on commercial product role for someone who enjoys bringing ideas to life. You'll combine itinerary development, supplier contracting, stakeholder management and performance analysis to build a portfolio that continues to grow through innovation, optimisation and repeat success.
Key responsibilities
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Develop and grow the Talent Led Touring portfolio by transforming talent concepts into market ready touring products.
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Design compelling itineraries that balance exceptional guest experiences with strong commercial outcomes.
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Lead supplier engagement and contract negotiations with DMCs and other travel partners.
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Partner with the Talent team to ensure each tour authentically reflects the talent while remaining commercially viable.
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Prepare commercial business cases, pricing recommendations and competitor analysis for new tour proposals.
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Coordinate cross functional teams to deliver successful product launches and operational readiness.
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Monitor portfolio performance and identify opportunities to improve revenue, margin, fill rates and repeat departures.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with talent representatives, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
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Identify new destinations, concepts and partnership opportunities to expand the portfolio.
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Represent Luxury Escapes at industry events, partner meetings and research trips, with domestic and international travel as required.
Qualifications
What we are looking for:
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Strong commercial acumen with the ability to assess partnership opportunities, optimise performance and balance revenue, margin and long term portfolio growth.
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Demonstrated experience building and managing partnerships with talent, agencies, suppliers and other commercial stakeholders.
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Proven ability to collaborate across cross functional teams to develop and launch commercially successful touring products.
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At least 3 years' experience designing and developing tour itineraries that deliver strong customer and commercial outcomes.
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Experience contracting with Destination Management Companies (DMCs), including commercial negotiation and supplier management.
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Experience within the travel industry, with exposure to luxury touring highly regarded.
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Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, align and coordinate internal and external partners.
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Excellent programme and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple partnerships, projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
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Outstanding communication and negotiation skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders, talent, agencies and commercial partners.
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Highly organised and detail oriented, with the ability to deliver complex commercial initiatives accurately and on schedule.
Additional Information
What's in it for you?
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First-class health and well-being program, breakfast and catered lunch provided five days a week (when in office!), plus an exceptional Employee Assistance Program.
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Onsite gym/yoga/pilaties and change facilities
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Fun and flexible working environment - Friday afternoon onsite gatherings (wine included!) and monthly celebrations.
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A fun, dynamic environment with a collaborative team.
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Generous staff and friends and family discount and birthday leave!
If you’re interested in the role but don't check every box, apply anyway, we’d love to hear from you!
We embrace diversity in our people and make hiring decisions based on your experiences and skills. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. You'll find a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful workplace here at Luxury Escapes, and we are proud to celebrate who you are. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the interview.
As a 2026 Circle Back Initiative employer, we're committed to responding to every applicant.
