Country Director – India

Job Overview

Operations and Financial Management

• Lead the development of the annual trade marketing business plan in close collaboration with the Market Director, aligning with the tourism organization's vision to drive ambitious visitation and spend targets.
• Oversee in-depth market research and analysis to shape strategic commercial initiatives, with a focus on expanding tourism organization's trade partnerships, accelerating business growth, organizing high-impact familiarization trips, and securing strategic sponsorships.
• Manage budgets, expenditures, and financial forecasts with precision to ensure fiscal discipline and sustained growth across tourism organisations operations.
  

Strategic Development

• Leverage a robust network of industry relationships to amplify the tourism organisations brand presence and influence across the global travel trade ecosystem.
• Identify and activate new channels, partnerships, and operational enhancements to elevate the tourism organisations visibility and competitiveness among long-haul destinations, positioning it as a premier choice for travellers and trade partners alike.
  

Compliance and Safety

• Maintain expert-level knowledge of industry trends, current practices, laws, and regulations, continuously monitoring local and federal regulatory landscapes.
• Oversee in-market research and analysis to pre-emptively identify potential threats and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
• Strengthen the brand presence through industry relationships and new trade channels.
  

Team Management & Succession Planning

• Manage and develop staff, including performance management, training, and career development.
• Create and maintain a robust talent pipeline to ensure succession planning (1:2 ratio).
  

Environment, Social & Governance

• Oversee corporate governance within the assigned region, ensuring alignment with organizational principles, policies, and regulations.
• Promote judicious use of natural resources and adhere to the organization's environment, health, and safety policies, objectives, and guidelines.
• Drive the organization's sustainability initiatives, working towards achieving established targets.
  

Anti Bribery Management Systems (ABMS)

• Follow the ABMS roles and responsibilities details as prescribed on the ABMS manual.
• Understanding of ethical standards and the importance of integrity in business practices.
• Ability to identify and evaluate risks related to bribery in various business contexts. For more detailed explanation, follow the ABMS manual.
  

Additional Responsibilities (Special Projects)

• Proven Success: Demonstrated track record in creating and executing successful commercial and trade marketing strategies.
• Business Acumen: Strong commercial and financial acumen, with proven experience in budget planning and performance reporting
  

Education

• Graduate/Postgraduate or Global Equivalent Degree in a related field.
  

Experience

• Minimum of 20 years of overall experience with 12 -15 years in travel industry, as well as progressive leadership in a senior commercial or trade roles within a tourism board or major travel organization.