Hiring for a leading Travel Company:
Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Leisure Travel Division
Location: Mumbai, India
Salary: ₹70 Lakhs to ₹1 Crore per annum (based on experience and performance)
Industry: Travel & Tourism
Department: Leisure Travel (B2C & B2B)
Role Summary:
Seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to head the Leisure Travel Division as CEO. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in the travel and tourism sector, a strong commercial mindset, and a track record of driving business transformation and growth across geographies. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for building and scaling a profitable leisure travel business that is agile, digitally forward, and customer-centric.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and execute a strategic roadmap to scale the leisure travel business (domestic & international).
- Build and lead high-performing teams across product, sales, operations, marketing, and technology.
- Drive business development across B2C, retail, franchisee, and B2B channels.
- Build alliances with global DMCs, airlines, hotels, and tourism boards.
- Lead digital transformation and enhance customer journey through online and offline integration.
- Ensure P&L responsibility, EBITDA targets, cost optimization, and operational excellence.
- Oversee brand positioning, customer experience, and innovation initiatives.
- Drive expansion into new source markets, including Tier 2/3 cities.
- Report directly to the Board and act as a strategic advisor on all business decisions.
Candidate Profile:
- 15–25 years of experience in the travel, tourism, or hospitality sector with at least 5+ years in a CXO/leadership role.
- Strong understanding of leisure travel trends, products, and consumer behavior.
- Proven track record in scaling businesses, profitability, and stakeholder management.
- Excellent leadership, people management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Strong digital acumen and understanding of travel-tech platforms and tools.
- Global exposure and network in the travel industry will be a plus.
- MBA or equivalent from a reputed institution preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹7,000,000.00 - ₹10,000,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Day shift
Experience:
- Total: 10 years (Preferred)
- Leisure Division: 10 years (Preferred)
- Leadership role: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person