Itinerary Planning Manager (all gender)

TUI Cruises is one of the leading cruise operators in the German-speaking market. The joint venture between TUI AG and the US cruise company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. employs around 750 people in Hamburg and Berlin. A total of 136 onboard positions are managed directly by TUI Cruises .The Mein Schiff® brand operates a fleet of nine ships. Since the end of 2020, the Hapag-Lloyd Cruises brand, with a fleet of five ships, has also been part of TUI Cruises. The Mein Schiff® fleet offers contemporary premium cruise holidays at sea, including Mein Schiff 1 to Mein Schiff 7, as well as Mein Schiff Relax and Mein Schiff Flow. With a history spanning more than 130 years, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is the leading luxury and expedition cruise brand in the German-speaking market. Its fleet comprises MS EUROPA, MS EUROPA 2, HANSEATIC nature, HANSEATIC inspiration, and HANSEATIC spirit. TUI Cruises operates one of the world's most modern and environmentally and climate-friendly fleets.

TUI Cruises GmbH is looking for a full-time employee based in Hamburg at the earliest possible date:

Itinerary Planning Manager (all gender)

WHAT AWAITS YOU

• Develop and continuously optimize itineraries for the Mein Schiff fleet, considering commercial, operational, nautical, and guest experience considerations
• Analyze existing routes and identify opportunities to enhance itinerary attractiveness and overall profitability
• Design and evaluate alternative scenarios and develop innovative routing concepts for existing and emerging destinations
• Leverage data-driven analyses and modern planning tools to support strategic itinerary planning decisions
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Mein Schiff fleet's sustainability and decarbonization strategy through route and port call optimization
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders throughout the planning and decision-making process

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• University degree in Business Administration, Nautical Science, Tourism Management, or a comparable field of study or qualification
• Experience in the cruise industry, itinerary planning, tourism, or a related field is desirable
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• Strong sense of reliability, teamwork, and effective communication
• Highly developed analytical skills, attention to detail, and a strong affinity for numbers and systems

OUR BENEFITS

• Flexible working time policy with two remote days per week
• Competitive salary package with annual performance bonus
• Generous discounts on cruises across our fleets and many other discounts within the tourism industry
• 30 days' annual leave
• Collaborative and values-driven culture built on respect, trust and sustainability
• Regular performance and career development reviews to support your professional growth
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by voiio
• Contribution towards your public transport season ticket and your PLUXEE Restaurant Pass
• Modern, well-equipped workplace in a central location, just one "nautical mile" from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
• As well as many other comprehensive social and health benefits (JobRad, our own in-house gym, parent-child office, corporate fitness partnership with WELLPASS, in-house yoga classes, massage, company pension scheme and much more)