Travel Trade Strategy Consultant; Remote Product & Distribution

Position: Travel Trade Strategy Consultant (Remote) Product & Distribution · · Location: New York About Experience First Experience First is a global tour operator delivering top-rated experiences in iconic cities like Paris, New York, Barcelona, Madrid and beyond. With a strong track record in direct-to-consumer operations, we’re now expanding into the B2B travel space. To validate this opportunity, we’re seeking a consultant with deep relationships in the luxury and premium travel trade. Someone who knows the ecosystem of travel advisors, concierges, and agency networks, and can help us understand what this audience truly wants, and needs, from a partner like Experience First.What this role involves… You’ll lead a focused validation sprint, helping us answer key questions about the travel trade’s interest and pain points when it comes to a potential new product strategy. This work will directly shape Experience First’s next stage of growth. You’ll play a key role in testing and validating this vision through first-hand conversations with the people who matter most. Your objectives will include: • Directly providing advice and insights based on your personal experience and expertise to better help us understand the needs and gaps in service for the travel trade • Connecting us with relevant contacts across luxury travel advisors, concierge services, and premium agency networks • Acting as a bridge between Experience First and the travel trade, helping us build early relationships and identify potential early partners.Who We’re Looking For • A proven network within the luxury or premium travel trade • Experience in one or more of: luxury travel agencies, consortia, tour operations, or DMC partnerships. • Strong understanding of how travel advisors source, book, and monetise premium day experiences. • Comfort with light-touch market research and summarising findings. • Independent, proactive working style. Able to open doors, conduct conversations, and bolthires opportunities quickly. LocationRemote Contract Type Part-time, Freelance Interested?Great! Here’s what will happen next… Remember… if you are keen to learn more about this opportunity but feel that you do not meet 100% of the criteria set out here, we still want to hear from you! Our recruitment process is designed to bolthires not just great experience, but we’re equally focused on identifying strong potential and transferable skills in our candidates. In short, we simply cannot wait to hear from you! If we feel your application aligns well with our needs for this role, we will invite you to an initial discovery call to learn more about your experiences, skills and reasons for your interest in this opportunity.#J-18808-Ljbffr Apply tot his job