Senior Manager, Trip Operations - Land & Cruise

Company: Walt Disney Co.
Location: Orlando
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Adventures by Disney and National Geographic Expeditions (Adventures & Expeditions) are immersive, guided travel experiences designed for the curious to explore the world's greatest destinations.

The Senior Manager, Trip Operations, leads and manages a regional land and cruise Trip Operations team for both brands, which handles all logistics and associated finances for a broad portfolio of travel programs operating around the globe. You will manage the profitability and operational excellence of the portfolio and oversee negotiations, contracting and costing. You will communicate with all levels of internal Cast Members, as well as external partners, and third-party vendors and suppliers.

You will maintain quality and standards set forth by the Company. Successful collaboration with other departments within Adventures & Expeditions, and functional partners, is essential.

In this role, you will report to the Director, Trip Operations - Land & Cruise.

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Responsibilities:

• Lead regional Trip Operations team, and oversee domestic and international trip logistics on hundreds of annual departures; troubleshoot anticipated and real-time logistical issues; modify and enhance itineraries.
• Manage the creation of operational agreements and negotiations for costs and terms/conditions with global suppliers, oversee annual costing of large portfolio of repeat programs, and prepare RFPs.
• Manage costs to maintain and maximize profitability and provide correct and complete trip finances, including budgets and reconciliations.
• Develop business initiatives and strategize team procedures. Work with other team leaders to create processes that enhance seamless transition of information across departments.
• Build partnerships with key stakeholders, including team members, Guide Operations, Trip Development, Human Resources, Global Security, Legal, Risk Management, Marketing, Sales, Call Centers and Finance.
• Conduct administrative tasks and inspections: Participate in ongoing meetings (inventory management, strategy), vendor visits, and itinerary travel.
• Give presentations on behalf of team.
• Support and develop a team of leaders and indirect reports through 1:1 meetings, team meetings and mentoring/development. Provide performance reviews.
• Participate in team hiring.
• Monitor risk around the globe and partner with Global Security to make decisions about traveler safety and communication plans.
• Participate in 24-hour emergency phone coverage: managing, staffing and procedures.
• Assist staff with troubleshooting real-time issues.
• Collaborate on development of CRM on behalf of team, determining priorities and working with developer to build needed functions and implement changes.
• Oversee all data entered to standards.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of relevant travel industry experience in leadership roles
• Domestic and international destination experience
• Willing to travel on short notice; scope and frequency will vary, up to 10% of the time
• Maintain an open and positive perspective that reflects superior products and services for The Walt Disney Company
• Experience managing individuals and teams, some in remote locations
• Motivate and mentor a diverse workforce; communicate information in a clear and simple manner to people around the world whose first language is not English
• Excellent planning and project management skills
• Proven negotiation skills
• Ability to anticipate work-related problems and find creative solutions for challenging, time-sensitive situations
• Comfortable with budgeting and P&L analysis
• Ability to organize and prioritize while working within strict time constraints
• Experience with Apple and Microsoft products; familiarity with QuickBase or other CRM software

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree

About Adventures by Disney:

Adventures by Disney is a leader in guided group family vacation experiences, offering itineraries to some of the most beautiful places on the planet including China, Australia, South Africa, Peru, England and France, as well as North American adventures in Alaska, the Rockies and more. Adventures by Disney takes families to some of the world's most sought-after destinations, delivering unmatched guest service by trained adventure guides and local experts, uncompromising attention to detail, and a bit of Disney magic every step of the way. Together, adventure guides and guests embark on adventures that enable them to interact with world cultures in exciting new ways.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with ABD, LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Adventures by Disney.

ABD, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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