CrawlJobs Logo
Viant Logo Viant · -

Head of Industry, Travel & Tourism

United States, Chicago 225000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 04, 2026
Apply Position
Job Link Share

Job Description

Viant’s Travel business is already a major success, with deep adoption across Travel, Tourism, and hospitality. We are now seeking a Head of Industry, Travel to further accelerate our growth in this category by scaling brand-direct demand, expanding agency adoption, and strengthening our travel targeting and measurement solutions.

Job Responsibility

  • Scale Viant’s already-successful Travel business by expanding direct brand relationships in tourism, travel, and hospitality
  • Establish Viant as the premier programmatic solution for the category by evangelizing our travel targeting, measurement, and identity solutions
  • Drive greater industry awareness through thought leadership, conference participation, and client education
  • Own and grow brand-direct demand while also supporting the core sales team in driving agency adoption across the Travel category
  • Develop and execute a brand-first GTM strategy that ensures Viant is embedded in key tourism and hospitality marketing budgets
  • Partner with agency teams to help them navigate the evolving Travel programmatic landscape and ensure Viant is the platform of choice
  • Hire, train, and scale a team of Travel-focused sellers to drive continued adoption
  • Define success metrics and manage performance to ensure Viant continues to outpace the market in Travel programmatic growth
  • Serve as the executive face of Viant’s Travel business, representing the company at industry events and in high-stakes client meetings
  • Work closely with Product teams to develop new innovative Travel ad products and further enhance Viant’s travel targeting, identity resolution, develop new ad products and measurement capabilities
  • Collaborate with Business Development to identify key data, measurement, and supply partnerships that strengthen Viant’s Travel offering
  • Ensure Viant’s measurement solutions align with tourism and travel marketing objectives and help clients prove ROI

Requirements

  • 15+ years of advertising experience
  • Minimum of 7+ years in Travel marketing (brand-direct, agency, or vendor side experience)
  • Expertise in tourism and hospitality marketing
  • Deep understanding of programmatic advertising (CTV, Streaming Audio, Online Video, Display, DOOH, and Mobile)
  • Proven track record of building brand-direct relationships and scaling programmatic adoption in Travel
  • Experience hiring and leading high-performing GTM teams in adtech, programmatic, or digital media
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, product, business development, and marketing teams
  • Strong analytical and strategic mindset
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

What we offer

  • Fully paid health insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Unlimited PTO

Looking for more opportunities?

Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Similar Jobs for

Head of Industry, Travel & Tourism

8 matching positions

Head of Sales

Head of Sales, Large Scale Travel Industry Event, London Hybrid, Up to c£55k bas...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , London
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
candm.co.uk Logo
C&M Travel Recruitment
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Proven success selling large-scale event sponsorships, Exhibitions or Meeting Solutions
  • B2B Sales experience gained in the travel industry
  • Strong commercial instinct with a consultative, results-focused approach
  • An entrepreneurial mindset with confidence engaging senior stakeholders and closing deals
  • Experience using Salesforce to manage pipeline and performance
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Lead on and close high-value event sponsorship and meetings packages to both suppliers and travel industry operators ranging from cruise lines and tour operators, through to tourism boards, hotels and airlines
  • Develop compelling proposals and pitch with confidence
  • Drive revenue through smart, insight-led sales strategies
  • Collaborate with events and marketing teams to deliver exceptional partner experiences
What we offer
What we offer
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Hybrid working with split time between visiting potential clients, homeworking and time in the companies London head office
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Head of Policy, ANZ

The Head of Policy, ANZ (Policy Lead) is responsible for developing and executin...
Location
Location
Australia , Sydney
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
airbnb.com Logo
Airbnb
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • At least twelve (12) years of experience working on complex public policy, regulatory, or legislative issues in government, private sector, consulting, or non-governmental organizations
  • experience spanning both public and private sectors is preferred
  • Demonstrated track record of influencing regulatory or legislative outcomes, including shaping statutory language, regulatory frameworks, or implementation guidance
  • Direct experience in one or more relevant sectors such as tourism, housing, land use, urban policy, technology platforms, digital marketplaces, or e-commerce regulation
  • Experience operating in politically sensitive or high-profile regulatory environments where media, community, and stakeholder dynamics materially influence outcomes
  • Significant people leadership experience, including building, developing, and retaining high-performing teams
  • Demonstrated strength in delegation, performance management, coaching, and succession planning
  • Experience leading through ambiguity and change, setting clear priorities in fast-moving environments with competing demands
  • Proven ability to manage external advisors and consultants with disciplined accountability and strategic alignment
  • Ability to synthesize complex legal, regulatory, and political developments into clear strategic recommendations for leadership
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Strategy development and execution: Own the development and execution of comprehensive public policy strategies for each priority state in Australia and/or New Zealand
  • Government and regulatory engagement: Develop and maintain trusted relationships with senior policymakers, regulators, legislators, and enforcement authorities at local, state, and national levels
  • Campaign design and execution: Design and execute integrated advocacy campaigns that combine policy analysis, research, media strategy, coalition building, community mobilization, digital engagement, and strategic partnerships
  • Business advisory and cross-functional leadership: Advise senior leadership and cross-functional teams (Legal, Communications, Supply, Marketing) on regulatory developments and emerging risks
  • Team leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing public policy team, setting clear priorities, performance expectations, and accountability frameworks
  • Coalition and stakeholder development: Build and manage coalitions with industry partners, trade associations, civil society groups, research institutions, and community stakeholders
  • External advocacy and reputation management: Represent Airbnb at senior political and industry forums, and serve as a spokesperson when appropriate
  • Risk mitigation: Continuously monitor legislative and regulatory developments, anticipate emerging threats, and implement mitigation strategies
  • Consultant and resource management: Manage the ANZ Policy budget, and external advisors and consultants
Read More
Arrow Right

Regional Head of Marketing - Peru

We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Head of Marketing to lead the execut...
Location
Location
Peru , Lima
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
collinsongroup.com Logo
Collinson
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 8+ years’ experience in a marketing role, with at least 2 years in a regional or strategic capacity
  • Proven ability to operate independently, influence cross-functional teams and deliver through others
  • Strong understanding of brand building, stakeholder management, and digital channels
  • Demonstrable experience localising global brand strategy into market-relevant activations across diverse LATAM audiences
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • confident engaging at all levels, including senior leaders
  • Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines
  • Strong analytical mindset, comfortable using insights and evaluation frameworks to optimise strategy and demonstrate value
  • Experience managing budgets and optimising spend, ensuring effective, value‑driven use of resources
  • Experience working across LATAM markets
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Develop and execute a regional marketing plan aligned to global marketing strategy and commercial objectives
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to support new market entries, lounge openings, and commercial initiatives
  • Utilize global standards and learnings for regionally relevant activations, tailoring messages and channels to local audiences
  • Translate regional traveler insights, guest feedback and seasonal dynamics into clear activation priorities by market
  • Using global brand standards, lead regional brand management ensuring campaigns and assets are produced and remain relevant and engaging
  • Ensure consistent brand expression across all touchpoints, from signage to advertising campaigns
  • Localize creative materials and brief regional assets where needed in line with brand guidelines
  • Ensure the in‑market customer experience aligns with the brand promise, partnering with operational stakeholders to deliver cohesive on-site and digital journeys
  • Manage regional content across paid, owned and earned channels
  • Guide local campaign development, from brief through to delivery and performance review
Read More
Arrow Right

Public Policy Manager

The main role of the Public Policy Manager is to ensure the conception and execu...
Location
Location
Ireland , Dublin
Salary
Salary:
82000.00 - 102000.00 EUR / Year
airbnb.com Logo
Airbnb
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 6+ years experience working with policy issues in a relevant business, political, governmental, legislative or regulatory context such as tourism and accommodation business, e-commerce / internet / platform regulation, housing and landlord/tenant law, or tax issues
  • 4+ years of experience with political campaigns
  • 4+ years of lobbying experience
  • Ability to quickly get up to speed on complex technical and regulatory issues
  • Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and navigate complex matrix organization with multiple stakeholders
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • planning, memo-writing and budgeting/basic accounting skills with proficiency in major computer applications
  • Extremely creative
  • takes an entrepreneurial approach to the work with a proven track record of being proactive
  • Highly results-driven and strives to find the most efficient way to do things without sacrificing a high quality of work and/or results
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Develop and implement Airbnb’s legislative and public policy objectives
  • including helping determine advocacy priorities, positions, and strategies
  • Review legislative language, draft comments, and research issues to provide analysis and critical thinking on legislation affecting Airbnb’s priorities
  • Maintain relationships with an extensive network of contacts in local, regional, and national legislative, executive, and administrative offices, as well as with allied groups and coalition partners
  • Represent Airbnb in meetings with government and elected officials, as well as industry associations, Airbnb hosts, and other stakeholders
  • Represent Airbnb at public speaking engagements as directed by the Head of Public Policy
  • Manage consultants and agencies to support campaign plans
  • Ensure progress is reported accurately and regularly, and roadblocks flagged in a timely fashion
  • Works closely with cross functional partners to make sure that policy plans fit with business priorities
  • Monitor and track legislation and regulatory matters as directed
What we offer
What we offer
  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits
  • Employee Travel Credits
Read More
Arrow Right

General Manager

As the General Manager, you will be responsible for the overall operations, stra...
Location
Location
United States , San Diego
Salary
Salary:
130000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Year
pyramidglobal.com Logo
Pyramid Global Hospitality
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • A proven track record as a successful leader as a hotel General Manager or Assistant General Manager with a strong background in food and beverage
  • A minimum of 5 years of hospitality experience showing progressive growth
  • A college degree or a combination of education and experience equivalent to a college degree, preferably in Hospitality, or Travel & Tourism Management
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and human resources skills
  • Problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills
  • Commitment to meeting all deadlines
  • The flexibility to adapt to varying shifts, including weekends and holidays
  • A commitment to maintaining a positive and organized work environment
  • Marriott experience preferred
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic plan to drive the hotel's growth and profitability
  • Identify market trends, customer preferences, and competitive landscape to make informed business decisions
  • Set long-term goals and objectives for the hotel and work towards achieving them
  • Lead a diverse team of department heads and staff, fostering a collaborative and motivated work environment
  • Provide guidance, mentoring, and development opportunities to team members
  • Encourage teamwork and open communication across all departments
  • Oversee all operational departments including front office, maintenance, accounting, sales & marketing, housekeeping, food & beverage, and more
  • Ensure smooth day-to-day operations by implementing efficient processes and procedures
  • Monitor service quality to maintain the highest standards of guest satisfaction
  • Create and manage the hotel's budget, allocating resources appropriately to various departments
What we offer
What we offer
  • comprehensive health insurance
  • retirement plans
  • paid time off
  • on-site wellness programs
  • local discounts
  • employee rates on hotel stays
  • ongoing training and development opportunities
  • competitive salaries
  • bonus potential
  • matching 401k
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Account Executive, Business Sales

The Account Executive, Business Sales role at T-Mobile is designed for ambitious...
Location
Location
United States , Various
Salary
Salary:
43020.00 USD / Year
https://www.t-mobile.com Logo
T-Mobile
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • High School Diploma/GED (Required)
  • 1+ years verifiable new customer acquisition sales experience, preferably within a commissioned environment (Preferred)
  • Outside B2B sales experience. (Preferred)
  • Task Management Ability to work well in a dynamic, fast changing environment that requires a high degree of multi-tasking (Required)
  • Customer Service Demonstrated experience delivering superior customer service and attention to detail (Required)
  • Communication Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills (Required)
  • Negotiation Effective negotiating and closing skills, including communication, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving. (Required)
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Generate and work leads through prospecting, cold calling, and networking under sales manager supervision
  • Identify customer needs and use solution-based selling to demonstrate T-Mobile’s value. Recommend wireless solutions, including price plans, data services, handsets, and accessories
  • Negotiate and close deals
  • Develop skills in prospecting, call execution, and relationship management with leadership. Participate in product training and sales meetings
  • Create effective sales approaches, solutions, and proposals
  • Utilize sales force automation, manage sales funnel, and report on sales activities and forecasts
  • Maintain and grow the customer base within a territory model
What we offer
What we offer
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • 401(k)
  • Employee stock grants
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid parental and family leave
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Design Lead, Nordic Healthcare

Karo Healthcare, a dynamic and growing personal-care retail company, is all abou...
Location
Location
Sweden , Stockholm
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
life-science-talent-solutions.dk Logo
Life Science Talent
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Proven experience in Design Leadership, Design Management or Senior Brand Design roles within FMCG, consumer goods, healthcare, beauty, retail or similarly fast-paced industries
  • Strong expertise in brand design, creative direction and strategic design thinking
  • Experience creating integrated omnichannel consumer experiences across packaging, digital, shopper and communication touchpoints
  • Strong understanding of visual identity systems, brand guidelines and portfolio architecture
  • Hands-on design capability with advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and related design tools
  • Experience managing agencies, creative partners and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Knowledge of packaging production, artwork development, print processes and supplier collaboration
  • Understanding of sustainable, inclusive and consumer-centric design principles
  • Commercial mindset with the ability to balance creativity, brand impact and business objectives
  • Highly proactive, collaborative and comfortable working in a fast-growing international environment
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Lead the visual brand identity and creative direction for Karo's Nordic healthcare portfolio, including brands such as ACO, Decubal, Flux, Miniderm and Paracet
  • Act as the brand guardian, ensuring consistency and excellence across all consumer touchpoints and channels
  • Develop distinctive brand assets, visual systems and design frameworks that strengthen brand recognition and drive growth
  • Create and deliver high-quality design solutions across packaging, product innovation, digital, shopper marketing and communications
  • Drive strategic design thinking to support brand building, innovation and portfolio development
  • Lead packaging design projects, including portfolio architecture, structural packaging and new product launches
  • Bring a digital-first mindset to consumer experiences and content creation
  • Manage and inspire external agencies and internal creative resources to deliver projects on time and to the highest standards
  • Partner closely with Brand, Innovation, Operations and Artwork teams to ensure design quality from concept through production
  • Contribute to the development of Karo's global Design & Creative Centre of Excellence and help build a strong design culture across the organisation
What we offer
What we offer
  • Opportunity to create, grow, and encourage
  • Apart from a competitive salary pack, there are lots of growth opportunities to meet your personal ambitions
  • Flexible schedule and life work balance
  • Responsibility for exciting and challenging projects that have a direct, visible impact on our customers and the industry
  • Very positive work environment in a young, international, and motivated team
  • Start-up spirit while being a part of the large international organization with strong values
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Account Executive, SMB Sales - Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean Counties

The Account Executive, SMB Sales role at T-Mobile is designed for ambitious, res...
Location
Location
United States , Various
Salary
Salary:
71700.00 - 129500.00 USD / Year
https://www.t-mobile.com Logo
T-Mobile
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • High School Diploma/GED (Required)
  • 1+ years verifiable new customer acquisition sales experience, preferably within a commissioned environment (Preferred)
  • Outside B2B sales experience (Preferred)
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Generate and work leads through prospecting, cold calling, and networking under sales manager supervision
  • Identify customer needs and use solution-based selling to demonstrate T-Mobile’s value
  • Recommend wireless solutions, including price plans, data services, handsets, and accessories
  • Negotiate and close deals
  • Develop skills in prospecting, call execution, and relationship management with leadership
  • Participate in product training and sales meetings
  • Create effective sales approaches, solutions, and proposals
  • Utilize sales force automation, manage sales funnel, and report on sales activities and forecasts
  • Maintain and grow the customer base within a territory model
What we offer
What we offer
  • Annual stock grant
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • 401(k)
  • Free, year-round money coaches
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Paid time off (approx. 4 weeks/year for new full-time employees)
  • Up to 12 paid holidays
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right