Growth Engine Director (Global Head)
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| Company Name | Join UP! |
| Company Type | Private |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Salary Range | Market Competitive |
| Location | Vilnius, Vilniaus, Lithuania |
| Qualifications | None / No Formal Education |
| Experience | 10 Year+ |
Job Overview
Join UP! is seeking a Growth Engine Director (Global Head) to lead international expansion and development initiatives for its travel brand. This pivotal role involves driving strategic growth and market presence across multiple countries, ensuring continued leadership in the tourism industry.
Company Overview
Join UP! ™ is an international travel brand established in Ukraine in June 2010, part of UPfamily group. During 14 years of operation, the company has become one of the leaders in the tourism industry with more than 5 500 000 travelers. Different tour operators share the Join UP! brand in other countries: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Poland, Moldova and Kazakhstan. The brand’s expansion continues with announced plans to include the Czech Republic and Slovakia soon. The company’s portfolio includes more than 40 travel destinations, subject to increase, as all the tour operators working under the Join UP brand always try to discover unexplored destinations and change their approach to already known ones. In general, companies sharing the Join UP! brand work with 10,000 tourist agencies in all the markets. Our portfolio includes 160+ exclusive contracts and prices for popular hotels as well as 1600+ hotels for booking. Focusing on distribution through work with travel agencies, we’ve created an effective system for developing and supporting partner agencies. These are, first of all, special conditions for commissions and bonuses, a system of training and curatorship, and support in the promotion of tourist products. Since 2018, SkyUp Airlines has been an essential partner of Join UP! LLC. The Ukrainian carrier has 10 medium-haul aircraft (average age — 14 y.o.).
Quick Details
- Salary Range: Market Competitive
- Job Type: Full-time
- Qualifications: none
- Experience: 10 Year+
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute global growth strategies for the Join UP! brand.
- Identify new market opportunities and oversee international expansion initiatives.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with global partners and travel agencies.
- Monitor market trends and competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions.
- Drive product portfolio development and destination exploration.
- Ensure consistent brand standards and operational excellence across all markets.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role, preferably within the travel or tourism industry.
- Demonstrated success in international business development and market expansion.
- Strong strategic planning and execution skills.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to manage complex projects and diverse teams across multiple geographies.
- Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
Benefits
- Opportunity to lead global strategic initiatives in a rapidly expanding international travel brand.
- Work with a dynamic and innovative team focused on discovering new destinations.
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
- Access to exclusive travel benefits and industry insights.
- Collaborative and supportive international work environment.