VP of Travel

A financial services vendor management firm is looking to hire a VP of Travel to join their team in NYC. Role: VP of Travel Compensation: $175,000 to $200,000 plus bonus Work Model: 4 days in office in Manhattan, remote on Friday The Role As VP of Travel, you will act as the GM of a travel business line, owning full P&L responsibility, strategy, and execution. This is a hands‑on operating role where you'll manage day‑to‑day operations while building the technology and automation needed to scale. You’ll oversee product development, client relationships, vendor strategy, team leadership, and revenue growth across a client base of leading investment firms. What You’ll Do Strategy & P&L Ownership Own revenue, margins, and growth targets with direct CEO accountability Define product strategy, pricing, differentiation, and automation roadmap Identify new revenue opportunities and lead go‑to‑market efforts Transition operations from manual to tech‑enabled delivery Oversee end‑to‑end delivery of corporate travel programs Build and optimize processes, service standards, and performance metrics Team Leadership & Growth Lead and develop a small team; foster a high‑performance culture Support sales efforts and articulate the value proposition to prospects Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders (e.g., CFOs, COOs) Team & Resources You’ll inherit a small team and leverage shared internal resources (engineering, client success, and operations). You’ll initially act as product manager‑defining requirements and working closely with engineering‑then hire a dedicated PM as the business scales. External operating advisors and domain experts are also available to support growth. Who You Are 4‑8 years in consulting, private equity operations, strategy, or high‑growth roles (MBA preferred) Strong ownership mindset with P&L accountability Credible with senior stakeholders; strong communicator Builder mentality—comfortable with ambiguity and execution‑heavy work Passion for automation and leveraging technology to scale operations Strong analytical and decision‑making skills Why This Role This role offers real ownership from day one: direct CEO exposure, autonomy, and the opportunity to build and scale a tech‑enabled business line. It provides early, hands‑on operating experience typically gained much later in a career. #J-18808-Ljbffr DSJ Global