Sr. Director, Cruise Programs

Senior Director, Cruise Programs

Global Travel Collection (GTC), part of Internova Travel Group, is the most influential collection of international luxury travel agencies. More than 1,500 GTC advisors are industry leaders in providing premium travel services to leisure travelers, corporate executives and the entertainment industry. GTC's combined global reach and leverage translate into value, recognition and preferential treatment for its world traveler clients.

The Senior Director, Cruise Programs is responsible for leading the strategy, performance, and partner engagement of Global Travel Collection's (GTC) preferred cruise portfolio. This role ensures that cruise partners achieve strong visibility, measurable ROI, and deep integration across GTC's advisor network through structured marketing, education, and engagement initiatives. As a senior member of the Partner Product team, this leader collaborates cross-functionally with Internova's contracting, marketing, engagement, and advisor success teams to maximize revenue generation through override and bonus programs, while ensuring exceptional partner satisfaction and advisor advocacy. This position requires a balance of strategic relationship management, data-driven decision-making, and hands-on collaboration to drive growth and elevate GTC's position as a leading partner in the global luxury cruise marketplace.

Partner Relationship Management & Strategic Planning

• Serve as the primary liaison for all GTC cruise partners, managing relationships across contracting, marketing, and operational teams.
• Develop and implement annual strategic plans for cruise partners that align with GTC and Internova objectives, ensuring revenue and engagement goals are achieved.
• Present GTC's marketing platforms, events, and engagement opportunities to suppliers, co-creating annual plans that maximize partner visibility and ROI.
• Provide regular performance reviews and business insights to partners, identifying opportunities for increased participation and incremental growth.

Contracting & Commercial Alignment

Revenue Optimization & Program Performance

Education, Communication & Advisor Advocacy

Qualifications

PAY AND BENEFITS

Our benefit offerings include choice of two medical plans and two dental plans, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), company-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional additional life insurance and AD&D, disability insurance, paid parental leave, paid time off, 401k Plan with company match, discounted employee travel options, access to LinkedIn Learning webinars and courses. Discounted pet insurance and auto, home, & renters insurance.

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This role may be eligible for an incentive, commission, bonus, or a discretionary bonus program based on the company's financial goal achievement and individual performance.

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