Commercial Director - Interim
Lead the commercial performance of the largest cruise OTA in Europe
Are you a dynamic and results-driven leader with a passion for e-commerce and commercial growth? Iglu is looking for a talented and visionary Commercial Director to lead our growing cruise business.
As the Commercial Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving our cruise business’s performance, ensuring we achieve our P&L targets, and setting the strategic direction for growth. You will represent Iglu with key trade partners, including major cruise lines, suppliers, and travel intermediaries, and lead a high-performing, agile, and customer-focused team.
Why Iglu?
- Work for a leader in the travel industry with a strong growth trajectory.
- Opportunity to be part of a collaborative and supportive senior leadership team.
- A dynamic and innovative work environment with plenty of room to grow and make an impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute Iglu’s commercial cruise strategy across multiple markets, ensuring delivery of budget targets for passengers and gross margin.
- Develop tailored propositions by market, managing pricing, promotions, and exclusive deals with cruise line partners.
- Drive merchandising to optimise conversion rates and maximise margin.
- Work closely with cruise lines to secure the best tactical prices and exclusive offers for our customers.
- Oversee the management and accuracy of the website, ensuring product availability, offers, T&Cs, and inclusions are up-to-date.
- Lead and develop Iglu’s commercial team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives and drive growth.
- Grow online business strategically, retaining customers and reducing cost to serve.
The Person:
- Proven track record in e-commerce commercial leadership (Cruise/Travel experience is a plus but not required).
- Strong analytical skills with a confident approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage relationships both internally and externally.
- A natural leader with the ability to inspire, motivate, and drive teams towards success.
- Self-motivated and entrepreneurial with a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude and a proactive approach to work.
- Effective time management and organisational skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
If you’re a motivated and ambitious commercial leader looking to make a big impact in the exciting world of cruises, we’d love to hear from you!
- Department
- Commercial
- Locations
- Wimbledon, Portsmouth
- Remote status
- Hybrid

Why join Iglu.com?
We might be online, but we're real people who want to make a real impact and work together to create the best experiences for our customers. We've grown a lot and have now created a diverse, flexible, rewarding environment that strives to let everyone be the best version of themselves.
Our social calendar and regular educational trips mean that it is not all hard work. The social committee also allow us to give back to some great causes and initiatives. Plenty of reasons to enjoy life at Iglu.com.
About Iglu.com
Iglu is the UK's largest independent specialist cruise and ski travel agency. We pride ourselves on providing expert advice on the widest range of holidays at competitive prices. Founded in 1998 in London, Iglu has grown from a small startup to one of the country’s leading digital travel agencies. Our mission is to help people achieve their travel dreams.
Iglu.com operates in the UK under the Iglu Cruise and Iglu Ski brands, as well as the Planet Cruise brand internationally. By offering more than 20,000 cruises and over 6 million ski holidays, no matter where you want to go or what you want to do, Iglu makes it easy and stress free with award-winning sales and customer support.
Recent Accolades:
Wave Awards 2024
Best Specialist Cruise Agency
Best Online Agent
Best Workplaces in Travel 2024
2nd Place (Large Company)
TTG 2024
Top 50 Travel Agencies
Travel Weekly Agent Achievement Awards 2024
Cruise Agency of the Year
Commercial Director - Interim
Lead the commercial performance of the largest cruise OTA in Europe
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