Country Manager

Il y a 3 semaines

, Casablanca-Settat, Maroc Magic Travels Temps plein


About the company
Magic Travels is a Destination Management Company specializing in premium and tailor-made travel experiences for international tour operators and travel agencies. As part of our expansion, we are opening a brand-new DMC office in Morocco and are looking for the person who will build and lead it. Who should apply (please read carefully) This role is exclusively for experienced travel-industry professionals. You must have held a senior role in a DMC or inbound tour operator. Applications from candidates without prior experience in a DMC or the inbound travel industry, or from junior profiles, will not be considered.

About the role
This is a founder-style leadership role. As Country Manager, you will set up our Morocco operation from the ground up
- entity, team, supplier network and product
- and run it as a profit center. We are looking for a senior DMC professional who knows the destination inside out and has a deep command of contracting, production, supplier relationships and the premium/luxury travel market. What you will do Build the Morocco office from scratch: structure, hiring, processes and day-to-day operations Negotiate and secure contracts with hotels, transport companies, guides and other suppliers Develop a portfolio of premium and tailor-made travel products and experiences Own the commercial relationship with our international (notably European) source markets Manage the local P&L, budget and supplier costs Recruit, train and lead the local team What we are looking for Non-negotiable: proven senior/leadership experience within a DMC or inbound tour operator, with a minimum of 5 years in the travel/tourism industry Deep knowledge of the Moroccan destination and an established local network of suppliers and partners Strong contracting and production experience (hotels, transport, guides, etc.) Track record in product development and high-end / tailor-made travel Experience working with European or international source markets Entrepreneurial mindset: comfortable building something from the ground up, hands-on and business-driven Fluent in French and English (Arabic is a strong plus) Based in Morocco (Casablanca or Marrakech) or willing to relocate

What we offer
The opportunity to launch and own a new market for an established DMC Full ownership and autonomy over the Morocco operation Direct collaboration with company leadership A competitive package aligned with your seniority and experience