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Commercial Director

Employer
Warren Partners
Location
Manchester, Greater Manchester (GB)
Salary
Attractive package
Closing date
30 Oct 2020

Job Details

Diversity Travel (“Diversity”) is a fast-growing and award-winning specialist Travel Management Company (“TMC”) providing a unique and comprehensive travel service to charity, academic and not-for-profit organisations globally.

Since their inception in 2008, Diversity’s vision has been to provide a travel management service of such high quality that they become the global leader in the markets they serve.

Passionate about taking the complexity out of travel, Diversity enable their clients to focus on vital work in some of the most challenging and changeable environments on the globe.

Their reach is broad, whether it’s flying aid agencies into Nepal after an earthquake, organising travel for global leaders and VIPs, or orchestrating travel for one of the best known charities in the world across 52 global offices, Diversity step up to meet and exceed expectations, whatever the circumstances. Indeed today, they provide complex travel arrangements and process more charity travel spend than any other UK TMC, alongside being the third largest provider of Academic Travel in the UK. They service customers in over 82 countries across the globe and are trusted by over 2,000 organisations. With a core UK & European client base and growing international presence, it’s unsurprising that Diversity has been recognised as the leading fast growth TMC.

To support the delivery of Diversity’s ambitious strategic plan, the time is now right to appoint an experienced and client centric Commercial Director with a track record of success. The ideal candidate will bring an understanding of the international B2B services sector and/or travel market combined with experience of developing and leading commercial strategies.

The incoming Commercial Director will be tasked with reviewing the strategy and driving new ideas and growth in existing markets, they will take a proactive, forward looking view of new markets and strategic opportunities.

Leading a talented sales & marketing team you will report directly to the Managing Director. As a member of the Board you will together steer the business through its next ambitious phase of growth and development.

The role provides an exciting opportunity to join a thriving business with a clear mission underpinned by their core values. For the right candidate this is a unique opportunity to join a specialist TMC looking to more than double in size over the next five years. If you are a commercial leader who shares Diversity’s values, drive and ambition, there has never been a better time to join.

To apply, please click the "Apply" button below, submitting a CV and short covering letter addressed to Nicola Kenyon detailing current salary and quoting reference number NZKT6501. Alternatively, telephone +44 (0)845 261 0600.  All third party and direct applications will be forwarded to Warren Partners.

Company

Warren Partners is a leading purpose driven, employee-owned search firm, devoted to building and supporting diverse boards and executive leadership teams across the UK and internationally. Our business is based on great relationships and trust; our specialist and well-networked team have deep knowledge of key sectors and extensive contacts of leadership candidates worldwide.

Warren Partners delivers ambitious and inspiring Board and C-Suite appointments and solve complex leadership challenges in an uncomplicated way. Above all, we are passionate about discovering and championing the very best diverse talent, shaping a future where exceptional individuals can thrive and make a lasting impact.

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