VP, Product

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At Range Group we believe in the power of the professional travel advisor. We represent over $4.5 billion in annual travel sales. All our investments stem from a common thesis,

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At Range Group we believe in the power of the professional travel advisor. We represent over $4.5 billion in annual travel sales. All our investments stem from a common thesis, that travel advisors add real value to a trip. Travel advisors when equipped with technology and 24/7 support are irreplaceable. Equally important is our philanthropy. Range Foundation channels 10% of group profits to social impact. From exploration grants, improved access to education, new discoveries on sea and land, cultural infrastructure, and helping our global neighbors in times of need — we are investing to build a better future.

We are currently looking for a VP, Product to lead the Kensington Product function at a critical point of transformation — evolving from a traditional, manually-driven product model to a scaled, technology-enabled product engine that directly drives growth. You will own the end-to-end product strategy, with a mandate to build a system that scales high-quality, differentiated travel experiences globally.

This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role, requiring a combination of product judgement, operational discipline, and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

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Build a Scalable Product Engine

→Build and operationalize a model to rapidly expand itinerary volume and breadth across destinations, themes, and search demand
→Translate product frameworks (themes, destinations, traveler intent) into system-driven outputs and improve speed-to-market

Drive Measurable Commercial Impact

→Unlock high-impact growth opportunities, and ensure execution of travel product strategy that influences lead generation, conversion, revenue and margin
→Partner closely with Procurement and Revenue teams to ensure price competitiveness and margin discipline

Lead Product Curation and Customer Service Quality

→Define and enforce quality standards and brand positioning across all travel itineraries
→Own product logic within internal systems (e.g. supplier prioritization, ranking, exclusions)

Industry Leadership & Representation

→Serve as a senior external representative of Kensington Product across key industry forums, trade shows, and partner engagements
→Maintain a deep understanding of global travel trends and translate market insights into actionable strategy

Requirements

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Direct experience in the travel industry is a must
10–15+ years experience in Travel Product, Merchandising, or Category leadership
Proven track record in scaling product and assortment, driving commercial outcomes
Thrive in fast-paced, fast-growth environments
Strong commercial acumen with previous success in breaking down complex problems and translating strategy into execution
A strategic thinker with tech-enabled mindset
Excellent people leadership skills
Low ego, high ownership and comfortable with ambiguity

We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any stage of our hiring process, please advise us when completing your application.

The Range Group may use artificial intelligence throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for this position. These tools assist our hiring team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.

We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.