Description
At Range Group we believe in the power of the professional travel advisor. We represent over $4.5 billion in annual travel sales. All our investments stem from a common thesis, that travel advisors add real value to a trip. Travel advisors when equipped with technology and 24/7 support are irreplaceable. Equally important is our philanthropy. Range Foundation channels 10% of group profits to social impact. From exploration grants, improved access to education, new discoveries on sea and land, cultural infrastructure, and helping our global neighbors in times of need — we are investing to build a better future.
Vice President, Business Development
Location: North America (Remote)
Reports to: President, Ensemble
Travel: 25–50%
Key Responsibilities
- Build & Execute Growth Strategy: Develop and manage a high-impact strategy to identify, engage, and onboard travel agency members aligned with Ensemble’s tech-forward vision.
- Expand Our Market Reach: Deeply analyze agency market segments (traditional, host, hybrid) to uncover untapped opportunities and drive member acquisition.
- Communicate Our Value: Clearly articulate Ensemble’s differentiated value proposition in a competitive consortia landscape to prospective agency member.
- Drive Engagement: Develop compelling initiatives, presentations, and outreach campaigns that bring our story to life and inspire action.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with cross-functional teams in marketing, product, and operations to ensure alignment and success in partnership initiatives.
- Foster Relationships: Cultivate long-term relationships with agency leaders, industry influencers, and vendors to expand brand awareness and referral opportunities.
- Be the Face of Ensemble: Represent the organization at industry events, trade shows, and key member meetings.
Experience & Expertise:
- 10+ years of experience in business development, sales, partnerships, or commercial leadership within the travel industry, travel technology or related sectors.
- Well-established and highly connected within the North American travel agency community, with a strong network of agency owners, industry influencers, and key stakeholders across Canada and the United States.
- Recognized for building trusted relationships, influencing business decisions, and driving meaningful growth across the travel industry.
- Proven success driving agency acquisition strategies that deliver measurable revenue growth and market expansion.
- Strong understanding of the travel agency landscape, including traditional, host, consortium, franchise, and hybrid agency business models.
- Experience navigating complex sales cycles, influencing senior decision-makers, and leading high-value commercial discussions.
- Exceptional communicator and storyteller with the ability to persuasively articulate value propositions, inspire action, and build enthusiasm among prospective member.
- Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to identify market opportunities, challenge conventional thinking, and execute with discipline.
- Comfortable operating in a high-growth environment, navigating ambiguity, and building scalable strategies and processes from the ground up.
- Experience representing an organization at industry conferences, trade events, leadership forums, and member meetings.
- Possesses the presence, credibility, and charisma to influence senior leaders and industry stakeholders while maintaining a collaborative, team-first mindset.
You’ll Love This Role If You’re:
- An Achiever: Motivated by results and driven to exceed ambitious goals.
- A Builder: Energized by the opportunity to build a new function from the ground up.
- A Problem Solver: Resourceful, agile, and always thinking a few steps ahead.
- An Entrepreneur: Excited to work in a fast-changing environment with autonomy and ownership.
Why Join Ensemble?
We’re a fast-growing, technology-driven travel organization reimagining how agencies succeed in a digital world. We believe in empowering our team with the tools, autonomy, and support to drive change and create meaningful impact.
At Ensemble, you’ll find:
• A culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• A collaborative, low-ego team that values trust, accountability, and transparency.
• The opportunity to shape the future of an industry we’re deeply passionate about.
You’ll thrive here if you:
• Excel in fast-paced, KPI-driven environments.
• Are comfortable navigating ambiguity with confidence.
• Are adaptable, iterative, and unafraid to test and pivot.
• Lead with humility and collaborate with intention.
• Value accountability and take pride in results.
#LI-Remote
The Range Group may use artificial intelligence throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for this position. These tools assist our hiring team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.
We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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