Business Integration, Strategy & Sustainability Manager

Job ID 10103183 Location Celebration, Florida, United States Business Adventures by Disney Date posted Oct. 09, 2024

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Job Summary:

For nearly two decades, Adventures by Disney has been a leading travel brand, offering over 40 guided-group adventures across land, river, and expedition cruises. Disney-trained Adventure Guides ensure hassle-free vacations with masterful storytelling, in-depth knowledge, and attention to detail, fostering lasting connections with each destination. The heart of every Adventures by Disney vacation lies in the authenticity, immersion in cultures, insider access, and curated activities.

Building on a legacy of over 135 years, National Geographic Explorers have ventured across continents, remote cultures, ocean depths, and towering mountains. National Geographic Expeditions extends this legacy, allowing travelers to embrace their inner explorer and witness the wonders of the world up close and in depth. With Signature Land, Expedition Cruise, River Cruise, or Private Jet options, National Geographic Expeditions provides unparalleled access to the world with knowledgeable Experts. Additionally, every trip booked supports the global nonprofit National Geographic Society, contributing to the work of National Geographic Explorers worldwide in protecting and illuminating our world through exploration, research, and education.

We are seeking a Business Integration, Strategy & Sustainability Manager to support Adventures & Expeditions (A&E). You will set and oversee the execution of the strategic direction for the Sustainability efforts for both National Geographic Expeditions (NGE) and Adventures by Disney (AbD) in conjunction with Disney, National Geographic Partners, and National Geographic Society leaders. You will conduct ongoing research as needed to inform policy and procedure development for new strategic sustainability initiatives. You will work across Trip Services, Expedition Cruise and more. You will oversee performance metrics and accountability as well as working directing with sustainability partners and suppliers.

The Business Integration, Strategy & Sustainability Manager will report to the Business Integration & Strategy Manager and sits in Celebration, FL.

What You Will Do/Responsibilities:

Lead the creation and execution of Sustainability strategy for both NGE and AbD including coordination with Disney, NGP, NGE, and external partners.
Establish sustainability policies and procedures across the NGE and AbD business and ensure compliance with all applicable departments.
Collaborates with partnerships team to support the creation and review of any co-branded sustainability materials related to brand licensees.
Conducts Lodge audits and supports summarization of findings and scoring
Sustainability Policies and Standards: Responsible for day-to-day management of NGE and AbD sustainability policies and practices. Collaborates with key partners in order to maintain consistent sustainability standards across the entire portfolio of NGE and AbD programs.
Sustainability Partners: Manages the relationships with external Sustainability partners on carbon offset calculations and billing.
Suppliers: Oversees and coordinates the Sustainability audit process for NGE and AbD DMCs, vendors and partners. Compile and summarize results with recommendations for policy changes and actions to improve sustainability practices.
Trip Services: Coordinates with Trip Services on sustainable purchasing guidelines for all pre-, on-, and post- trip materials and gifts.
Performance Metrics and Accountability: Understands key metrics and trends to help maximize business efficiencies and results. Drives performance expectations and accountability related to overall business strategy and sustainability to ensure goals are met or exceeded.
Lead roll out of new policies/changes and initiatives across A&E
Participate in overall business strategy projects to support A&E.

You will Have/Required Qualifications:

3+ years experience leading and managing a team or initiative.
Prior experience in travel product management and/or Sustainability initiatives
Proven experience creating clear and consistent strategies and direction, with skills in planning and development of an evolving area.
Ability to lead and thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing environment and maintain a professional composure.
Motivated self-starter who takes independent action to hold self and Leaders accountable in a metric-driven environment to drive performance.
Strong partnering, influencing, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to travel to conduct sustainability audits as needed. Process a valid Passport.
Passion for the environment and interest in collaborating across teams to solve sustainability-related challenges.
Experience with advanced Excel (including pivot tables), PowerPoint or Keynote, and other data/metrics visualization tools.
Demonstrated decision making skills based upon a mixture of analytics, experience and judgment.
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication.
Highly skilled in working across a variety of business functional areas and as a member of a diverse, matrixed team.

Preferred Qualifications:

5+ years experience managing sustainability initiatives in a travel industry environment
SME within sustainability with examples of forward-thinking initiatives in a Fortune 500 company
Familiarity with Adventures by Disney and National Geographic Expeditions products and business model
Experience working with and managing outside consultants and vendors.

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Additional Information:

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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About Adventures by Disney:

Adventures by Disney is a leader in guided group family vacation experiences, offering itineraries to some of the most beautiful places on the planet including China, Australia, South Africa, Peru, England and France, as well as North American adventures in Alaska, the Rockies and more. Adventures by Disney takes families to some of the world’s most sought-after destinations, delivering unmatched guest service by trained adventure guides and local experts, uncompromising attention to detail, and a bit of Disney magic every step of the way. Together, adventure guides and guests embark on adventures that enable them to interact with world cultures in exciting new ways.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Adventures by Disney ABD, LLC, which is part of a business we call Adventures by Disney.

Adventures by Disney ABD, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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