Director of Expansion

As the Director of Expansion, you will lead all aspects of new products and new geography launches for the company. The position will report directly to the SVP of Operations. We believe that in person collaboration is critical for TopView Group’s continued success, therefore this role will be a full time, on site position at our current office located in Midtown NYC. This role will entail travel, both domestically and internationally, of about 25%. Some weekend and holiday availability may be required from time to time.

Our company culture thrives on fast pace, innovation, and productivity, catering to more than one million guests annually. As we experience this exceptional growth, we are seeking a dynamic and skilled professional to join our team as the Director of Expansion. We are searching for an individual who brings to the table a start-up mentality since our company is rapidly scaling and focused on being competitive and innovative while challenging ourselves at every opportunity. If you are ready to build something big then you are the perfect fit!

TopView Group, a well-established sightseeing company with over a decade of successful operations in New York City, is currently experiencing rapid growth on a global scale. Powered by in-house technology, TopView Group creates one-of-a-kind experiences for everyone around the world. Our rapidly growing portfolio of products provides a variety of popular adventures, including hop-on hop-off bus tours in NYC and London, special events such as Tea Around Town and North Pole Express, sightseeing and event cruises, bike rental and tours, walking tours, and Attraction Pass. We are also planning to expand to Philadelphia, Washington DC, San Francisco, and many other exciting locations.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate all product and geographical expansion and launch efforts, including planning, regulatory & licensing requirements, infrastructure establishment, vendor sourcing, operations set-up and start-up activitiesDevelop and manage project plans for all future product launches and geographical expansionsCollaborate effectively with various internal stakeholders like marketing, legal, finance, HR, operations, hospitality, IT, etc. as well with governmental agencies and 3rd party vendors Ensure projects proceed and are completed in a timely, efficient and cost-effective mannerEstablish required infrastructure and ensure operational readiness at launch sitesHire, develop and team a team of expansion specialistsParticipate in identification, negotiating and purchasing processes for new assets like buses, boats etc. to support company’s expansion plans, as requiredSupport RFP processes to find and select the right vendors, and negotiate on pricing and termsParticipate in hiring and training of local team members to run newly launched products and geographiesCreate standard operating procedures and document best practices for launching new products and geographies in a streamlined mannerDevelop financial models for new launches and help prioritize competing launchesDevelop KPIs to measure success of new launchesPerform any other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

Degree in an applicable discipline, preferably in business administration or engineeringMinimum of 10 years of experience in leading expansion projects or new launchesStrong project management skillsAbility to establish priorities and manage workload Ability to comprehend and interpret technical information present in a variety of forms, including but not limited to engineering drawings, engineering specifications, architectural drawings, standard operating procedures, governmental regulations etc.Experience with various productivity, project management and financial suites like Google Workspace, MS Office Suite, Monday.com, ClickUp, SAP, Netsuite etc.Excellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to communicate effectively across all levels of the organizationExperience negotiating with vendors on price, quality and payment termsFamiliarity with building and interpreting financial modelsProject Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred)

Join our dynamic and dedicated team at TopView World and contribute to our continued success in delivering exceptional sightseeing experiences to guests worldwide.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and how you would contribute to our vision. We look forward to welcoming an exceptional leader to our team!

TopView Offers And Benefits

Highly competitive salariesPerformance bonusesHealth, dental, vision insurancePaid time offTour and entertainment discounts

Salary Range: $140,000 to $170,000 plus performance metrics based bonus

Work Location: Multiple locations