Adventure Expansion Manager

We're an ambitious, remote-first travel scale-up, looking to expand our Expansion team with an additional Adventure Expansion Manager. So if you get a kick out of supporting independent businesses around the world, and are in your element in the great outdoors, you are in the right place.

Read more about working at Much Better Adventures.

The Role

We’re on the lookout for an additional outstanding adventurer for our Adventure Expansion team to find and curate new adventures around the globe. 

We’re after people who can apply their adventurous spirit to seeking out unique and appealing itineraries, and to find and partner with the best local hosts in the game. You’ll be responsible for the start-to-finish creation of new adventures; from researching new destinations, negotiating terms and pricing, to writing copy and sourcing content - all with the aim of ultimately creating top-selling trips.

We are keen to hear from all those who have a passion for outdoor adventure and some experience in the activities we offer. We would particularly like to hear from those who love trekking and hiking and have some experience working on, or taking part, in multi-day trekking or hiking trips. We would also like to hear from you if you have experience working with the North American outbound adventure travel industry. 

You should feel comfortable turning your hand to product development in a range of continents and countries: there is no required regional knowledge as we continue to grow globally. You will have clear ideas on what makes a trip commercially successful, what is a great customer experience and also excel at making it visually appealing. You will spend the majority of your time designing new trips and some time optimising our existing product range.

Why you'll love it here

We're driven by a shared passion for unleashing the transformative power of adventure and making a positive local impact in the destinations we visit. Our Adventure Expansion team operates with creativity and at speed without compromising on quality. Within our team you'll find a supportive, collaborative environment where clear and ambitious goals are set, everyone's ideas are valued, and critical thinking is encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

• Building networks and conducting online research to unearth the most amazing experiences, operated by awesome local hosts.
• Being responsible for directly contacting potential partners, building relationships, making quality and safety assessment decisions, and negotiating pricing and contractual agreements.
• Having a clear vision of what makes for a successful ‘Much Better Adventures’ trip based on a combination of your own knowledge of adventure travel and a deep understanding of what resonates with our community.
• Thinking creatively about what makes a great travel experience and working with the local host to curate these new product collections.
• Developing new itineraries that are unique and visually inspiring, and are commercially viable.
• Reviewing product performances, identifying market trends and consumer behaviour.
• Thinking smart, systematically and in a data driven way about how to expand our global offering.
• Proactively contributing to product growth strategy and direction.

Essential 'must haves':

• You have significant experience (3+ years) in Product Management and/or Product Development within the adventure, travel or outdoor sector.
• You have detailed knowledge of, and a passion for, the active adventure travel industry
• You are able to work under pressure, learn and adapt quickly, and adhere to tight deadlines - this is a fast-paced role.
• You have knowledge of, and a passion for, sustainability and tourism delivery. 
• You are experienced in managing numerous tasks in tandem and effectively prioritising the most urgent.
• You have a passion for adventure travel and for creating the best global adventures.
• You are a self-starter who can make decisions and confidently manage your workload with minimal supervision.
• You have an eye for outstanding media and you pride yourself on your meticulous attention to detail.
• You are an effective communicator with excellent written and spoken English and strong interpersonal skills.
• You are flexible, thrive on change, are self-driven and able to work independently as part of a remote team. 
• What we’re doing here at MBA excites you!

We’re a bunch of team players, so it’s important you’re happy getting involved in tasks (big or small) outside your remit when required. As a fast growing business your responsibilities may change but we always look to promote from within and provide opportunities to develop your career based on your personal ambitions.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of, and experience working in the hiking and trekking world 
• Knowledge of the North American outbound adventure travel market

• An entrepreneurial and creative environment where great ideas are actively encouraged, and taking responsibility for them is expected
• The warm fuzzy feeling that comes with knowing you are making a huge difference to small independent businesses, local economies and communities.
• 38 days holiday (inclusive of public holidays) - to be used when you like
• Annual company performance-based bonus
• Company-wide, adventurous meet-ups
• Flexible hours and remote working (within +2/-2 GMT)
• Generous Pension scheme (UK employees only)
• Experience what we do: everyone goes on a free MBA trip within their first year
• A £500 annual travel voucher to spend on an MBA trip/s
• 30% employee discount, plus 15% friends and family discount for MBA trips
• Free access to private GP, and unlimited mental health support and counselling via our partner at BHSF.
• Budget to set up a remote working space and access to co-working spaces
• Supportive Maternity and Paternity pay: we offer 16 weeks full pay if you're the primary caregiver & 4 weeks full pay if you're the secondary caregiver. 

What does the typical interview process look like?

• Stage 1: CV submission and completion of screening questions.
• Stage 2: Short video call, approx 30 minutes. A 'get to know each other' interview, to find out more about your experience and personal passion for active adventure travel.
• Stage 3: Prepare a written assignment to present in an interview.
• Stage 4: Attend a video interview with two senior members of the MBA team

Job 'Need to Know' Details:

• Salary: £38,000-£44,000 depending on experience, plus benefits listed above
• Closing date for applications: 12pm on Monday 3 March however we reserve the right to close to new applications before this date.
• Preferred start date: March / April 2025
• Working hours: a full time role is 40 hours per week, with core hours being 1000 - 1500 GMT (regardless of where you are based), and a flexible hours policy for the remaining time. We also welcome applicants from those wanting to work part-time, but we require an 80% (32 hours) minimum commitment, spread over 4 or 5 days / week.
• Location: you must be resident in either the UK or in Europe (max +2 hours GMT). Note: Contract and benefits will vary depending on which country you are based in - this will be discussed at an appropriate stage in the interview process.

We are an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourage applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds. Our flexible working arrangements are designed to support everyone in the team to achieve that all-important work/life balance in a way that works for their particular circumstances.