Portfolio Development Manager
About this role
<p><strong>ABOUT WEROAD: CONNECTING PEOPLE, CULTURES, AND STORIES</strong></p><p>Founded in 2017, WeRoad is a fast-growing startup that is disrupting the travel industry in Italy, Spain, UK, Germany, France, and Switzerland!<br>With 200 team members and 3K Travel Coordinators, we’re a community of travelers who turn every trip into a life-changing experience. We connect like-minded millennials and send them on adventures to 300+ destinations worldwide.</p><p>We're on a mission to design and deliver experiences worth living and sharing, through rewriting the rules of the travel industry.</p><p>Sounds exciting? Before you apply, please read through our <a target="_blank" href="https://career.weroad.travel/culture-manifesto/">Cultural Manifesto</a> 👥<br></p><p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE</strong></p><p><strong>JOB TITLE:</strong> Portfolio Development Manager – New Itineraries<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Hybrid (Milan)<br><strong>TYPE OF CONTRACT:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>SALARY RANGE:</strong> 40K–55K depending on seniority</p><p>We are looking for a <strong>Portfolio Development Manager</strong> focused on <strong>New Itineraries</strong> to join our Supply team. In this role, you will be responsible for the <strong>development, performance, and go-to-market strategy of new itineraries</strong>, ensuring they meet the needs of our diverse markets and resonate with our WeRoad community.</p><p>You will play a key role in shaping the future of our product portfolio by identifying new opportunities, optimizing processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that every new itinerary we launch performs at its best — from conception to market success.</p><p><strong>WHAT YOU WILL DO</strong></p><p><strong>1. New Itinerary Performance</strong></p><ul><li><p>Monitor and analyze the performance of newly launched itineraries, identifying trends, challenges, and opportunities for optimization.</p></li><li><p>Define KPIs and reporting systems to evaluate commercial success and traveler satisfaction.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with regional teams to gather feedback and continuously improve the product offering.<br><br></p></li></ul><p><strong>2. Portfolio New Development</strong></p><ul><li><p>Conduct <strong>market and competitor analyses</strong> to identify new destination opportunities and product trends.</p></li><li><p>Develop new itineraries that align with our travelers’ needs and the strategic goals of each market.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (Travel Producers, DMCs, Destination Manager,...) to ensure the best possible product mix.</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>3. New Itinerary Flow & Approval Process</strong></p><ul><li><p>Oversee and refine the <strong>approval flow for new itineraries</strong>, ensuring only the best and most relevant products are launched on our marketplace.</p></li><li><p>Define the <strong>requirements and quality standards</strong> for itineraries proposed by external producers, ensuring they align with WeRoad’s development pillars and community expectations.</p></li><li><p>Review and validate new proposals to detect <strong>similarities or overlaps</strong> with existing itineraries, maintaining a coherent and distinctive portfolio.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with Tech and Operations teams to <strong>optimize and automate approval workflows</strong>, improving both internal and external processes and ensuring a smooth go-live on our platforms.<br><br></p></li></ul><p><strong>4. Go-to-Market and Process Optimization</strong></p><ul><li><p>Coordinate and optimize the <strong>end-to-end process</strong> of launching new itineraries — from product testing to commercial roll-out.</p></li><li><p>Ensure alignment between Product, Marketing, Communication, and Commercial teams for successful launches.</p></li><li><p>Work closely with Tech and Operations to streamline product setup, data flows, and integrations across systems.<br><br></p></li></ul><p><strong>5. Website Curation</strong></p><ul><li><p>Oversee the <strong>p