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Sports Tourism Head

Sports Tourism Head

HR Interface Recruitment ConsultingMumbai, Maharashtra, India
10 hours ago
Job description

Important Notes for Applicants

The ideal candidate comes from a background of 8-10 years atleast in Spectator Sports / S ports travel & tourism, Sports based experiential event packaging, or Sports based hospitality product development & curation.

The company name will be shared during the application process.

Please read the job description till the end.

Applicants must be currently residing in Mumbai or willing to relocate to Mumbai for this role.

About the Company

HR Interface has been exclusively mandated to hire for our clients who are a leading torchbearer in the Sports Experiential Travel and Hospitality space . With a global presence spanning India, the UAE, Singapore, and the USA , this company is recognized as Asia’s leading experiential sports travel partner .

It is an authorized Travel & Hospitality Partner for the world’s most prestigious sporting events including the Olympics, FIFA, ICC, Wimbledon, UEFA, and more . Specializing in high-touch travel experiences for global sporting and entertainment events, this organization curates premium ticketing, logistics, and hospitality packages. With deep partnerships and official rights holder status, this is a rare leadership opportunity to define high-impact travel products in a premium niche segment.

About the Role

  • Company : Sports Experiential Travel Leader (Name shared during process)
  • Official Designation : AVP – Product Head (offline sports experiences curation & program development)
  • Years of experience : 8–10 years in sports travel packaging, Sports ticketing procurement, or sports events based product curation
  • Job Type : Full-time, On-site
  • Location : Lower Parel, Mumbai
  • Company Presence : Offices in India, Dubai, Singapore, USA
  • Compensation Band : Upto 30 LPA

Position Overview :

We are hiring a Head – Product Development (Sports Tourism) to lead the product function for our client’s Global business. This role is for someone passionate about crafting real life - Offline - high-end Sports based travel experiences around global sporting events

You will drive end-to-end sports travel / sports events based product ideation, partner / vendor management, team leadership, and strategic planning — covering the full lifecycle of curating and delivering world-class sports travel itineraries.

Role & Responsibilities :

Product Strategy & Experience Design

  • Lead innovation in travel experience design for global sporting and entertainment events
  • Create premium ticketing + travel + hospitality packages for major global tournaments
  • Continuously identify new experience-led offerings aligned with sports tourism trends
  • Global Vendor & Partner Network Management

  • Build and manage a global network of ticketing partners, hotels, local agencies, and event vendors
  • Ensure competitive pricing, access, and service-level agreements for key events
  • Scout new supplier opportunities and establish long-term alliances
  • Team & Budget Oversight

  • Lead and mentor a 3–4 member product team focused on execution, ideation, and logistics
  • Manage event and product budgets, ensuring financial prudence and ROI
  • Oversee post-event performance analysis and continual improvement initiatives.
  • Risk & Operational Planning

  • Mitigate operational, logistical, or supplier-related risks through proactive planning
  • Ensure smooth on-ground delivery through close coordination with internal and external teams
  • Business Development Collaboration

  • Support sales and BD teams by conceptualizing innovative product offerings
  • Translate market needs into unique, bookable packages for global clientele
  • Assist in new revenue stream development by expanding product verticals
  • Qualifications & Skills

  • 8–10 years of experience in sports ticketing, travel packaging, or luxury experience curation
  • Extensive global supplier network in the sports and entertainment domain
  • Proven leadership experience managing mid-sized teams
  • Strong commercial acumen and budget management capability
  • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills
  • Prior exposure to business development or sales collaboration is a plus
  • A passion for global sports events and immersive travel experiences
  • Why This Role Stands Out

  • Be at the forefront of crafting bucket-list travel experiences for global sports fans
  • Work with a company that partners directly with the Olympics, FIFA, ICC, UEFA, and more
  • Opportunity to lead an innovation-driven, high-ownership function
  • Competitive compensation and international exposure in a fast-growing niche market
  • How to Apply

    Apply via LinkedIn here OR if the job is closed on LinkedIn, register your details here :

    https : / / forms.gle / K5QLq1NdnG3xNhmq8

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