Head of Destinations

About the client:

A leading name in Sri Lanka's travel and hospitality sector, specializing in crafting distinctive outbound travel experiences that blend comfort, culture, and creativity. With a strong international presence and a commitment to excellence, the company is expanding its outbound leisure travel segment and seeks an accomplished leader to drive strategic growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the outbound leisure travel division, overseeing all operational, commercial, and service-related functions.
• Develop and execute strategies to achieve revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction goals.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with global tour operators, airlines, and destination management companies (DMCs).
• Identify emerging travel trends and develop innovative, market-driven travel products.
• Inspire, mentor, and empower teams to deliver world-class customer experiences.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and key performance metrics to ensure sustainable business growth.

Requirements:

• Professional accounting qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years experience in finance within the freight forwarding or logistics industry.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards.
• Proven experience in team management and financial leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach.
• Results-driven with a passion for growing an international freight forwarding business.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (preferably Genso and CargoWise platforms).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with overseas branches, agents, and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and other accounting-related tools.
• Highly organized, goal-oriented, and able to perform under pressure.

If you are interested, please send your CV to jobs@mindplus.global or apply below.