Head of Global Leadership Development 1 (Hannover, NI, DE, 30625) bei TUI Group

Applications open until 6th of November 2025. (Please note that due to a high number of applications we might need to close the role earlier than the application closing date - so don't delay!)  

We’re looking for a visionary leader to build something truly new for TUI - Sundeals, a bold, pan-European value-focused organization within TUI designed to reach a customer base we’ve never served before. This is not just another business unit, it’s a lean, innovative, and agile organization that will operate outside traditional TUI structures and ways of working.

ABOUT OUR OFFER 

• Competitive senior level renumeration package

   

• Very flexible working conditions (“trust-based working hours” + mobile/home working) 

   

• Pension schemes and healthcare options

   

• Generous holiday entitlement & discounts

ABOUT THE JOB

• You will establish and lead Sundeals as a disruptive force in the budget travel market, leveraging the strengths of First Choice and LTUR while crafting a delivery model that is fast, scalable, and tailored to diverse European markets.
• You’ll define a debundled, dynamic product offering, distributed via direct channels and the TUI Marketplace, designed to attract new customer segments while maintaining premium standards.
• The role involves building a scalable operating model that leverages existing tech platforms to enable rapid market entry, cost efficiency, and local fulfillment alignment.
• You’ll spearhead the development of a distinct brand identity for Sundeals - one that complements the TUI brand while standing confidently on its own across European markets.
• Your leadership will drive profitability through lean structures, dynamic pricing, and agile operations, while managing phased revenue targets and navigating transformation challenges.
• You’ll ensure business continuity for LTUR and First Choice while orchestrating a strategic transition into a unified operating model, leading cultural change and performance monitoring.

ABOUT YOU

• You bring bold commercial instincts and a track record of making decisive, insight-driven strategic moves at senior levels.
• You have a strong network within TUI and the travel industry, and the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse teams and external partners.
• You’re analytically sharp, using data to shape compelling business cases and drive operational excellence.
• Your leadership inspires teams through complex transformations, fostering a culture of innovation and adaptability.
• You understand TUI’s strategic direction and can communicate complex ideas clearly, while challenging conventional thinking.
• You have senior leadership experience with digital platforms, customer experience strategies, and operational frameworks - and a passion for building something new, fast, and impactful.

From a workplace to a place to belong. At TUI we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging everyone to come as you are, because together, our potential is limitless.

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