Travel Intrapreneur

**Turn your passion for hiking into a thriving business.** **_We provide the infrastructure; you bring the passion and the vision._**: **Full Support, No Capital Required**: **As a**Travel Intrapreneur**, you'll conceptualize and lead a niche hiking travel brand under Ventura TRAVEL, focusing on extraordinary**trekking and hiking tours** across the world's most breathtaking landscapes.**: Are you ready to take the next step in your career and start a company within a company? We're looking for passionate people who want to show the world what they're capable of. If you have a deep knowledge of hiking tourism, extensive connections in the outdoor travel industry, and a passion for creating meaningful adventures in nature — this is your opportunity to shine. With your new brand, you'll have a real impact. We believe that by focusing on one niche — **hiking** — you can offer truly superior experiences to our travelers. We're seeking experienced professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong ethical compass. Learn more here about the Intrapreneur program at Ventura TRAVEL ❓ Here are the answers to some of the most common questions we get asked about the intrapreneur program. **You will collaborate with a passionate team of Intrapreneurs**: Each Intrapreneur develops their own brand, supported by Ventura TRAVEL's expert departments in marketing, finance, IT, and operations — ensuring you can bring your hiking travel vision to life. Ventura TRAVEL was ranked **#14 in Germany's Best Employers 2024** by _ZEIT_ and _Kununu_, out of thousands of companies. - (Read more here - in German.)_ **What You'll Do**: - **Grow your hiking brand**: Develop and scale your new hiking-focused travel brand into a success story. - **Build partnerships**: Create strong relationships with local guides, mountain lodges, and regional partners to craft authentic hiking experiences. - **Design unforgettable tours**: Develop meaningful trekking itineraries — from gentle nature walks to challenging multi-day treks. - **Optimize your website**: Ensure your brand's website inspires adventurers with authentic stories, expert content, and beautiful hiking imagery. - **Strategize marketing**: Collaborate with Ventura TRAVEL's Marketing team to attract the right audience for your hiking adventures. - **Delight travelers**: Put hikers at the center of everything you do, offering world-class service and attention to detail. - **Lead your team**: Build and lead a motivated team that will help you grow your hiking brand sustainably. **Requirements**: - **Entrepreneurial mindset & passion for hiking**: You live and breathe travel, adventure, and the great outdoors. - **Leadership & project management**: You have strong leadership skills and can manage complex projects efficiently. - **Communication & networking**: Excellent communication skills and the ability to connect with partners, guides, and hikers alike. - **Language skills**: Proficiency in English (company language). Additional languages (German, French, Spanish, etc.) are a plus. **Nice-to-Haves**: - **Tourism expertise**: Several years of experience in hiking or outdoor travel operations. - **Analytics savvy**: Good understanding of Google Analytics, Data Studio, or similar tools. - **Team leadership**: Prior experience leading or mentoring teams. - **Destination knowledge**: Fluency in the language(s) of your hiking destinations or target markets. - **CRM experience**: Familiarity with systems like HubSpot. - **Additional skills**: Any other expertise that could benefit your hiking brand or Ventura TRAVEL as a whole. **Why Join Us?**: - **Top workplace**: Ranked #2 Best Company to Work For in Tourism in Germany (_Most Wanted Employer 2025_). - **Competitive package**: Solid salary + profit share from your brand's success. - **Shared success**: Participate in Ventura TRAVEL's overall profit-sharing model. - **Freedom & trust**: You have the autonomy to build your vision — we support, not micromanage. - **Flexible workspace**: Work from our vibrant Berlin "Kreuzkölln" office or remotely from your hiking hub. - **Global offices**: Collaborate with teammates in Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. - **Annual retreat**: Join our company-wide two-week retreat (past destinations: South Africa, Morocco, Mexico, Brazil, Costa Rica) if goals are achieved. - **International team**: Work with inspiring colleagues from around the world **Support & Resources for Your Hiking Brand**: From day one, you'll have access to Ventura TRAVEL's powerful infrastructure: - **Existing customer base**: Reach tens of thousands of Ventura TRAVEL customers from DACH and French-speaking markets eager for hiking adventures. - **Top-tier software**: Use our in-house trip management and sales system (arguably the best in the business). - **Marketing powerhouse**: A creative marketing team driving traffic to your site from day one. - **IT infrastructure**: A fast, beautiful, mobile-ready web