About The Job: We're seeking an accomplished commercial leader to drive the growth and strategic direction of an expanding cruise division as the Head of Cruise Product. This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead the business roadmap for this cruise vertical, working with a dynamic team across marketing, partnerships, product, operations, and technology to accelerate sales performance and maximise profitability. This is a rare and influential leadership role within a high-growth travel brand that's redefining how consumers experience luxury and value in cruise travel. What You'll Be Doing: Lead the commercial performance, sales growth, and strategic direction of the cruise division Design and implement forward-thinking strategies that elevate product offering and market position Drive pricing, promotional, and merchandising strategies to optimise and support both sales targets and brand positioning Build and nurture strong partnerships with suppliers to unlock exclusive inventory and bring differentiated, high-impact cruise deals to market Use data-driven insights and industry trends to guide decision-making, enhance performance, and deliver ongoing commercial optimisation Deliver regular performance updates, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership to support ongoing revenue growth and sales momentum What You'll bring: Demonstrated expertise in procurement and product strategy, with a proven ability to source the right inventory at optimal cost, negotiate effectively, and build a profitable, market-leading product portfolio Proven commercial leadership with a strong track record of driving revenue, margin, and market growth within the cruise industry Extensive industry knowledge and a talent for cultivating trusted, high-value partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders Strategic thinker who translates sales data and market insights into actionable initiatives that accelerate growth Experienced collaborator, working cross-functionally with marketing, product, technology, and operations to deliver seamless and engaging customer experiences Ability to drive digital and process innovation by identifying opportunities to enhance booking platforms, improve operational efficiency, and elevate the end-to-end customer experience Company Benefits: Salary: $150K - $170K Super Travel Discounts: Discounted travel amongst trade partners Health & Wellness: Corporate gym membership Ready to Apply? If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV to: jaimee@traveltraderecruitment.com.au OR call (02) 9119 8744 for further information. Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted.