Director of Travel Product Development & Experiences (Laguna Hills)

About WinspireWinspire provides highly desirable travel experiences for nonprofit fundraising auctions. We help organizations raise the funds they need by offering bucket-list travel packages that inspire donors. We are looking for a practical, results-oriented Director of Product Development to manage and grow our travel portfolio.The RoleThe Director of Product Development is responsible for the lifecycle of our travel packages—from sourcing new destinations to analyzing sales performance. This role is a blend of procurement, contract negotiation, and product management. You will ensure our catalog is fresh, profitable, and operationally sound.Key ResponsibilitiesPortfolio & Sourcing: Curate a diverse catalog of luxury travel packages. Source and negotiate contracts with global hotels and tour operators to ensure competitive rates and high-quality inclusions.Data & Content Management: Oversee the creation and maintenance of the product database. Ensure all package information—including descriptions, pricing, images, and videos—is current, accurate, and ready for marketing use.Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the product team, fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth.Goal Setting & Performance: Establish clear KPIs for the department, including portfolio growth targets, margin goals, and product refresh cycles.Data-Driven Optimization: Analyze booking trends and feedback to optimize the portfolio, retiring underperforming products and identifying new market opportunities.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales and Marketing to ensure the story of each product is compelling and with Operations to ensure seamless fulfillment.QualificationsExperience: 8–10 years in travel product development, sourcing, or hospitality management, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.Technical Proficiency: Strong experience with product databases or Content Management Systems (CMS); a high level of attention to detail regarding data accuracy.Negotiation Skills: Proven track record of securing favorable terms with global travel suppliers.Strategic Execution: Ability to set departmental goals and manage the day-to-day workflows to achieve them.Mission-Driven: A genuine interest in supporting the success of our nonprofit partners.Benefits & CultureRemote-first work environment with hybrid flexibility.Competitive benefits package and a collaborative team culture.A meaningful role where your work directly contributes to global charitable causes.If you're a travel industry expert passionate about creating exceptional experiences and supporting charitable causes, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join our team at Winspire and help us deliver unforgettable moments for nonprofit fundraising!Winspireme.com