Senior Tour Developer

Job description

My client are looking for a creative, commercially minded Senior Tour Developer to join a growing Product team, developing distinctive escorted tours and cruise-and-tour packages across the globe. From initial concept to launch, you'll take ownership of creating compelling itineraries, negotiating with overseas suppliers and delivering high-quality, commercially successful holiday products.

Key Duties

• Develop innovative escorted tours and cruise-and-tour itineraries.
• Research new destinations, trends and unique customer experiences.
• Build strong relationships with international suppliers, DMCs, hotels and cruise lines.
• Negotiate competitive rates, exclusive experiences and added-value inclusions.
• Manage product costing, pricing, budgets and profit margins.
• Coordinate product delivery, ensuring accuracy, quality and deadlines are met.
• Work with Marketing to develop engaging product content and key selling points.
• Review sales performance and customer feedback to improve existing products.
• Support and train the sales team on new and existing products.

Experience required

• Proven experience in tour development, escorted touring or cruise-and-tour product creation.
• Strong international destination and itinerary knowledge.
• Confident supplier negotiator with excellent commercial awareness.
• Skilled in costing, pricing, budgeting and margin management.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects.
• Creative, proactive and passionate about developing standout holidays.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Experience with a tour operator or cruise specialist is highly desirable.

The Opportunity

Join an ambitious travel business where you can shape an exciting product portfolio, build international partnerships and bring unique holiday experiences to market.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £42,000 and £64,000 Per Month

Published at

01-11-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English