Head of Strategy & Business Development

As TUI embarks on an exciting transformation, we are opening the doors to new opportunities in our Markets + Airline Organisation. This is your chance to take the next step in your career, help steer the future of TUI, and make a lasting impact in the travel industry.

We're seeking a Head of Strategy & Business Development to join our team. This pivotal role will steer TUI's strategic direction and ensure long-term, sustainable growth in a competitive global landscape.

ABOUT OUR OFFER

• Personal benefits: Attractive remuneration, discretionary bonus schemes, generous travel benefits, extensive health & wellbeing support, and more.
• Flexible working: Work is something you do, not somewhere you go. We encourage a healthy work-life balance with a dynamic working environment.
• A career to shape: Access the TUI Learning Hub to level-up and reach your ambitions.
• Broaden your network: We champion intercultural collaboration and provide opportunities to work on global projects and teams.
• Community: Get involved with incredible local charity and sustainability initiatives like the TUI Care Foundation.

ABOUT THE JOB

• Lead the M+A strategy process, ensuring consistency in strategy development and implementation across functions and regions.
• Work closely with top-level executives to evaluate and adapt strategic direction, aligning initiatives with both regional and global goals.
• Guide TUI's approach to acquisitions, divestitures, and market entry opportunities.
• Drive the development and support implementation of new products and services through cross-functional oversight.
• Design and execute a robust innovation and incubation roadmap, promoting breakthrough ideas, business models, and technologies.
• Act as a key driver in TUI's transformation agenda, aligning cross-functional initiatives with strategic priorities.
• Establish a consistent reporting cadence with the C-suite and board, ensuring transparent, data-driven assessments.
• Foster a culture of creativity to maintain a competitive edge and meet evolving customer needs.

ABOUT YOU

• Strategic Visionary: Ability to think strategically and develop comprehensive business development strategies aligned with TUI's overarching goals.

• In-depth Industry and Marketplace Knowledge: Deep understanding of the aviation and travel industries, with the ability to analyse market dynamics and emerging trends as well as deep understanding of Marketplace business economics.

• Innovative Mindset: Proven track record of fostering innovation and driving change within organisations.

• Global Perspective: Demonstrated ability to operate with a global mindset, understanding diverse regional market dynamics and cultural nuances.

• M+A Expertise: Strong expertise in mergers and acquisitions, including governance, portfolio prioritisation, and integration.

• Customer-Centric and Partner Approach: Deep commitment to understanding customer needs and preferences to inform business strategies as well as understanding economics within leveraging Partner Verticals for scalable growth approaches for marketplaces.