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Travel Executive (US)

SHAPE THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AT PELORUS

At Pelorus, we believe travel should go beyond luxury – it should inspire exploration, spark curiosity, and transform the way people engage with the world. As we enter a new chapter of global expansion, we’re seeking a US based Travel Executive, ideally West Coast, with a detail-oriented mindset and creative, solution-focused approach to join our team of ambitious, forward-thinking professionals.

This is a rare opportunity to work with one of the most ambitious experiential businesses in the industry, redefining what’s possible in the realm of luxury travel.

 

Your Mission

As a Travel Executive, you will help plan and operate Pelorus’ outstanding luxury travel experiences and itineraries. Collaborating with a dynamic, high-performance team, you will assist with the creation and execution of innovative and bespoke itineraries for UHNW/HNW clients, ensuring every aspect is meticulously detailed, organised, and documented.

 

The Impact You’ll Create

  • Support and shape the design inventive and pioneering experiences, pushing the boundaries of luxury travel.

  • Contribute to individual and sales team targets, fuelling growth.

  • Champion sustainability in the travel industry, incorporating environmental and social responsibility into the experiences you design.


Your Responsibilities

  • Work alongside Travel Designers and the Travel Operations Manager to produce tailored operations timelines for each travel project.

  • Liaise with suppliers, accommodation providers, and local operators to ensure travel operations and documents are detailed and accurate.

  • Analyse trip itineraries to develop contingency plans, safety procedures, and logistics overviews.

  • Support Travel Designers with trip finances, ensuring payments to and from third parties are made and received on time.

  • Communicate directly with clients and suppliers during trips to provide support and assistance where required.

  • Enhance the customer journey through bespoke updates and interactions.


What You’ll Bring

You are a motivated professional, keen to grow and learn quickly, with experience in the travel industry or an operations-based role. You understand how to balance creativity with discipline. Your mindset is resourceful, proactive, and relentlessly curious.

  • Excellent planning and time management, with exceptional attention to detail.

  • Creative problem solver and solution provider.

  • Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.

  • Team player who can also work autonomously.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

 

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Competitive salary with a performance-based bonus structure.

  • Holiday allowance that increases annually, plus your birthday off.

  • Foundation Days – time off for conservation and environmental projects.

  • Personal development days and opportunities.

  • FAM trips and business travel.

  • Relaxed, flexible working environment.

  • Industry and team awards scheme.

 

This Is More Than a Role.

At Pelorus, we don’t just create journeys, we deliver experiences that shift perspectives and last a lifetime. If you are ready to drive change and think creatively, we would love to hear from you.

 

Equal Opportunities

At Pelorus, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our suppliers, and our global community. Pelorus is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees.

How to apply


To apply, please email your CV and cover letter with the subject line “Travel Executive (US)” to careers@pelorusx.com addressed to Monique.