Quark Expeditions is the leading polar expedition travel company headquartered in Toronto, Canada. We operate cruises to Antarctica and Arctic regions (Greenland, North Canada, Svalbard) on board of 3 modern polar expedition ships – Ultramarine, Ocean Explorer, and World Explorer. Since 1991, Quark has been establishing a tradition of firsts in polar travel: as the first to transit the Northeast Passage with adventure travellers; the first to take travellers to the far side of Antarctica; and the first to circumnavigate the Antarctic continent with guests.
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Expeditions is part of Travelopia, the world’s leading experiential travel business, owned by KKR.
We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Product Development to join our team.
You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to shape product strategy, using insights, data, and market trends to ensure our offerings remain differentiated and commercially successful. This role plays a key part in bringing new experiences to market and continuously evolving our product portfolio.
Whatwe’lloffer:
- Competitive base salary ($80,000 to $120,000 CAD) and bonus scheme (5% to 10%)
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Retirement savings plan with company contributions
- Generous paid time off allowance and birthday day off
- Flexible hybrid working schedules
- Parental leave and family-supportive policies
- Charity or volunteering time off
- Group-wide travel discounts
What you’ll do
- Lead end-to-end product development and launch activities across fleet, destinations, and guest experiences
- Build and evolve a clear product strategy informed by data, market trends, and customer insights
- Partner with Commercial, Sales, Marketing, and Operations to deliver cohesive and competitive products
- Define and improve product development processes to support efficient planning and on-time launches
- Drive seasonal planning and sailing schedule reviews to ensure timely delivery to market
- Enhance onboard and off-ship experiences, including expedition activities, aviation offerings, and guest services
- Identify new destination opportunities and expand product offerings aligned with brand strategy
- Develop strong internal and external partnerships to support innovation and execution
- Lead and support a high-performing team, setting clear objectives and enabling growth
- Oversee procurement processes and ensure strong commercial and contractual outcomes
- Use data and insights to guide decision-making and continuously improve product performance
What you’ll bring
- Experience leading product strategy and development in a complex, fast-paced environment
- Strong track record of delivering results through structured planning and explicit processes
- Experience working cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders
- Background in the travel or experiential services industry
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Experience with procurement, supplier management, and contract negotiation
- Commercial awareness, including financial planning, cost analysis, and margin optimization
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and build relationshipsAbility to prioritize effectively and adapt in a dynamic environment
- A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
- Interest in travel, adventure, or the outdoors
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and willingness to adopt new workplace technologies
Nice to have
- Knowledge of polar regions or expedition travel
- Existing network within the expedition or adventure travel industry
We believe people perform best when they can be their trueselvesand diverse teams drive better results.We’recommitted to fostering a diverse,equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone can succeed.
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📌 Sr Manager, Product Development (Toronto)
🏢 Travelopia
📍 Toronto