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 workplace - Strong track record of delivering results through structured planning and clear 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. Travelopia ensures an inclusive workplace for all. If you needaccessibility supportduring the recruitment process, please inform us here:[email protected]

📌 Sr Manager, Product Development (Toronto)
🏢 Travelopia
📍 Toronto