Job Description

Job Category: Marketing
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DIRECTOR OF COMMERCIAL MARKETING - LANGLEY, SLOUGH - Mat Cover till Nov 2026
Travel obsessed? Big tech fan? Hey, you're in good company. If you want to be part of the industry that makes the world go round, then look no further.
Travelport is the brains behind lots of your travel bookings- plane, car or hotel. Our technology is used to book that magical holiday, infamous bachelorette party or long overdue school reunion. While we can't solve mosquito bites or lost luggage, we can simplify a lot of the technical parts of travel, and we're looking for the best thinkers to help us do it.
We're hiring right now for a Director of Commercial Marketing! Search for #Travelport on LinkedIn and hear from our amazing team.
How you'll make an impact:
The Director of Commercial Marketing is a strategic leader responsible for shaping and driving the global commercial marketing strategy across Travelport's key segments, including Travel Partners and Agency. This role oversees regional marketing execution, ensures alignment with brand positioning, and partners closely with commercial leadership to support revenue growth, customer retention, and market expansion. The Director leads a high-performing global team, fosters innovation, and ensures marketing efforts are measurable, scalable, and aligned with business objectives as well as partnering closely with commercial leadership to deliver measurable impact across the customer lifecycle.
Your role in action:

• Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Define and lead the global commercial marketing strategy in alignment with corporate goals and regional priorities.
• Translate business objectives into integrated marketing plans that drive acquisition, growth, retention, and brand equity.
• Team Leadership & Development

• Nurture a high-performing global marketing team and foster a culture of performance, innovation, and collaboration across global marketing functions.
• Lead and mentor the Head of Customer Marketing who oversees product launch, customer adoption, partner/supplier marketing and regional marketing strategy and execution - ensuring marketing strategies are aligned with product roadmaps and customer success goals, driving engagement and retention across global markets.
• Lead and mentor the Head of New Business and Reseller Marketing, responsible for operator marketing, reseller enablement, and customer acquisition - supporting the commercial teams in winning new business and expanding Travelport's footprint through targeted campaigns and strategic initiatives including lead generation and ABM.
• Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary marketing liaison to senior commercial leaders, ensuring alignment on priorities, messaging, and execution.
• Partner with Brand and Content, Product Marketing, Internal Communications, and PR to ensure consistent and compelling storytelling across all touchpoints.
• Performance & ROI

• Establish KPIs and frameworks to measure marketing effectiveness, campaign ROI, and customer engagement.
• Drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights and agile marketing practices.
• Budget & Resource Management

• Own the global commercial marketing budget, ensuring efficient allocation and optimization of resources.
• Innovation & Market Leadership

• Champion new approaches to partner and account-based marketing, leveraging MarTech tools and emerging trends.
• Position Travelport as a tech-forward leader in travel retail through compelling go-to-market strategies.

Could this be you?

• Progressive marketing experience including in B2B marketing, with a strong emphasis on global strategy and execution.
• Proven success in leading diverse, geographically distributed teams.
• Deep understanding of commercial marketing, account-based marketing, and executive-level engagement.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in marketing performance measurement and optimization.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in the travel industry or technology sector is highly desirable.

Discover why our teams love working here
Where do we start! Our benefits package includes:
We offer a package that includes 25 days annual leave per annum, plus Christmas working days (office shutdown), hybrid working model, pension contribution, private medical, life assurance and personal travel insurance. We believe all employees contribute to the success of the company and should be able to share in that success, which is why all jobs are eligible to participate in our bonus program with any payouts
Search for #lifeattravelport & #travelportGDL for our employee stories on LinkedIn!
Your journey at Travelport starts here.
Our application process is quick, easy, and hassle-free - apply in just a few minutes!
We are an equal opportunities employer and will consider all qualified applicants purely on their skills and abilities. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation, if needed.
About Us:
Travelport is a worldwide travel retail platform. Our next-generation virtual marketplace connects travel buyers and travel sellers, that share our passion for delivering exceptional travel experiences.
Unconflicted and independent, we are re-inventing a simpler future for travel's complex ecosystem.
Our platform gives the industry the power to help people see the world. We make it simple for businesses like airlines, hotels, and car rental companies to connect to agencies and travelers, through personalized and engaging content.
We are a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities and customers we serve. We are socially responsible, and we give back to our communities.
We encourage our people to think differently and have the courage, confidence, and ambition to challenge what has been done before.
Travelport is on a mission to make Travel easier and more rewarding for everyone.

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