Brand Director, Exoticca

Salary not provided
Expert level
Barcelona

3 days a week in office

Exoticca

Travel tour and package provider

Open for applications

Exoticca

Travel tour and package provider

201-500 employees

B2CB2BTravelLifestyleLogisticseCommerce

Open for applications

Salary not provided
Expert level
Barcelona

3 days a week in office

201-500 employees

B2CB2BTravelLifestyleLogisticseCommerce

Company mission

Exoticca's mission is to make people's dream trips come true.

Role

Who you are

  • Proven track record of developing and executing successful global brand strategies that drive growth and market differentiation
  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies
  • Exceptional communication and leadership abilities, with a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive cross-functional initiatives
  • Experience in managing and evolving brand identities, with a keen eye for design and attention to detail
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions
  • English-speaking and written fluency, equivalent to bilingual level/ mother tongue
  • Proven experience as a Brand Director or similar role in a fast-paced and competitive industry
  • Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate brand vision into actionable plans
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills
  • Exceptional creativity and ability to develop innovative brand concepts
  • Strong understanding of market trends and consumer behavior
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
  • Experience in the travel industry is a plus, but not required

Desirable

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field. An MBA or advanced degree is highly desirable
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in brand management or a senior marketing role, preferably within the travel or e-commerce industry
  • Passion for travel and a deep understanding of the travel industry landscape
  • Commitment to sustainability and responsible travel practices
  • Experience with digital marketing and e-commerce platforms
  • International experience and a global perspective on brand management
  • Fluency in multiple languages, ideally in Spanish and English

What the job involves

  • As the Global Brand Director at Exoticca, you will be at the forefront of shaping and amplifying the brand's identity worldwide, ensuring it resonates deeply with our audience, and aligns with our core values
  • You will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive global brand strategies that elevate Exoticca as a leading force in the travel industry, emphasizing our commitment to creating memorable life milestones
  • This role is critical to the future of Exoticca, demanding strategic vision, creativity, operational excellence and exceptional leadership
  • As the Brand Director at Exoticca, you will be responsible for leading and driving the overall brand strategy and development. You will work closely with the marketing team and other stakeholders to ensure brand consistency and establish Exoticca as a global leader in the travel industry. Your key responsibilities will include:
  • Developing and implementing the brand strategy to drive brand awareness and enhance brand equity
  • Leading the creative direction, including brand identity, visual design, and messaging
  • Overseeing all brand communications and ensuring brand consistency across all touchpoints
  • Managing and mentoring a team of brand professionals to deliver high-quality brand initiatives
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure brand alignment in product development, marketing campaigns, and customer experience
  • Evaluating market trends and consumer insights to identify opportunities for brand growth and differentiation
  • Brand Strategy and Positioning:
  • Develop and implement a cohesive and forward-thinking global brand strategy that reinforces Exoticca's unique value proposition
  • Position Exoticca as the premier provider of extraordinary travel experiences, setting us apart in a competitive market
  • Brand Identity:
  • Safeguard and evolve the Exoticca brand identity, ensuring consistency and alignment across all touchpoints and communication channels (BtoC, BtoB, BtoBtoC)
  • Manage and enforce brand guidelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold and enhance brand standards, specially in regards to the commercial presence and voice
  • Customer Engagement:
  • Deeply understand our target audience across different regions, leveraging insights to drive customer engagement and loyalty
  • Develop and execute innovative campaigns and initiatives that build emotional connections with our customers, aligning with their aspirations and values
  • Partnerships and Collaborations:
  • Identify and cultivate strategic global partnerships and collaborations that align with Exoticca's brand values and enhance our brand presence
  • Foster relationships with key stakeholders and partners to drive brand growth and visibility
  • Marketing Communications:
  • Oversee the development of compelling marketing materials, advertising campaigns, and digital content that effectively communicate Exoticca's brand story and value proposition
  • Ensure all marketing communications are aligned with the overall brand strategy and resonate with our global target audience
  • Implement full-funnel marketing activation strategies to drive awareness, consideration, and conversion across all stages of the customer journey, from initial interest to repeat engagement
  • Performance Analysis:
  • Utilize data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of brand initiatives and campaigns
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement
  • Leadership and Team Development:
  • Lead and inspire a high-performing brand team, fostering a culture of business growth, creativity, collaboration, and excellence
  • Hire, manage and develop team members, ensuring that the Brand department counts with the suitable skills needed to achieve the company goals

Our take

Booking travel tours and package holidays in exotic locations lead many people to seek logistics help from travel agents. However, the complexity of these packages often means there is little variety available at local branches with extremely high prices, raising the question as to why there is not a more modern and innovative solution available online.

Exoticca provides an online platform for the booking of holiday packages and tours, with a focus on curating luxury destinations that are chosen by travel experts and provided at heavy discounts negotiated through airlines and hotels. The company also aims to provide a frictionless end-to-end travel experience by covering insurance, ABTA and ATOL guarantees, free cancellation, and COVID-19 protection. After renewed funding in 2022, Exoticca has also expanded into B2B verticals, selling software to traditional travel agencies, and is steadily expanding into North and Latin America through its Miami office.

Online travel agents have been around since the dawn of the internet, but Exoticca stands out with its focus on providing curated packages by travel enthusiasts at exclusive locations. Furthermore, the company’s emphasis on convenience and inclusivity ensures that every formality is handled, removing the complexity of travel packages and tours to open the market to a wider audience.

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49% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)

Jul 2024

$66.6m

SERIES D

Jul 2021

$28m

SERIES C

Total funding: $120.3m

Company benefits

  • Flexible compensation management for diet, transportation, private health insurance with Cobee
  • Hybrid work model: you can work from home and the office at your convenience. Offices in the heart of Barcelona (right next to Plaça Catalunya)
  • Permanent contract from the start
  • Travel packages at reduced prices!
  • Referral bonus, if you bring people as talented as you
  • Unlimited coffee, team lunches, English lessons, quarterly activities, biannual parties
  • And last but not least, becoming part of a fun and motivated multicultural team at an agile and rapid growing organization!

Company HQ

Dreta de l'Eixample, Barcelona, Spain

Founders

Experience as Assistant General Manager for Karisma Tours from 2007 to 2011. Tour Operation Manage for Privalia Travel from 2011 to 2013.

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