U.S. General Manager

Our Company

In a nutshell, we provide amazing opportunities for schools through our experiential school programmes in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Our business not only allows us to provide often life-changing experiences to our student travellers, but the positive impact we make on the communities and environment means that the more successful we are, the greater the positive impact on the area we operate in. Our team tell us this makes for a much happier Monday morning feeling.

Now we’re ready for our biggest adventure yet – launching in the U.S. and Canadian markets. We need someone exceptional to pioneer this journey and help build our American operations from the ground up.

Our social enterprise not only allows us to provide life changing experiences to our travellers (their words, not ours!), but also make a real difference in the communities and environments we visit; which means the more successful we are, the greater the positive impact for the people and places we invest in. We believe that the success of our organisation begins and ends with people as demonstrated by our We invest in people, silver accreditation.

Overview:

You’ll be the person who helps us establish Camps International in America. This is your chance to build and lead our sales operation along with travel support and operational planning. All while fostering the ‘Camps’ ethos that makes us special.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Market Entry Pioneer: Collaborate with senior leadership to execute our comprehensive US market entry strategy across all functions
• Team Builder: Recruit, hire, and develop top talent across sales, marketing, and customer service teams
• Revenue Driver: Build and manage a high-performing sales team to hit and exceed annual targets
• Brand Ambassador: Develop and execute marketing strategies to build awareness among US educational institutions
• Customer Champion: Establish world-class customer service standards and processes aligned with our values
• Strategic Leader: Identify key growth regions, adapt our proven approaches to the US educational landscape, and create scalable processes
• Innovation Catalyst: Pioneer new approaches to penetrate the US high school group travel market and stay ahead of competitors
• Results Deliverer: Manage budgets across multiple functions, analyze ROI, and provide strategic intelligence to inform business decisions

About You

You’re our perfect match if you have:

• Strategic leadership experience with market entry and multi-functional team building
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to thrive in start-up environments
• Cross-functional management expertise across sales, marketing, and customer service
• Deep understanding of the US educational landscape and cross-cultural collaboration abilities
• Digital marketing and CRM proficiency with budget management experience
• Resilient, results-driven approach with genuine customer-centric focus
• Strong communication skills across diverse stakeholders
• Change management expertise and ability to work under pressure

Bonus points for:

• Experience in education, travel, or experiential learning sectors
• Track record of successful brand launches in new markets
• Understanding of the high school group expedition or educational travel industry

Overview of Benefits:

• Competitive Pay & Recognition: A pay and recognition structure that reflects the demands of the role and the impact you’ll be making in a results-based working environment
• Make Real Impact: Create life-changing opportunities for U.S. students while generating positive impact in our destination communities – the more successful we are, the greater the good we do
• Global Adventure: Join our international team spanning continents, with opportunities for travel and cultural immersion in our destinations
• Professional Growth: This isn’t just a job – it’s your chance to build a legacy as the leader who brought transformative student travel to American education
• Meaningful Monday Mornings: Wake up knowing your work creates experiences that change young lives and strengthens global communities
• Volunteer Days: Your opportunity to give back to a cause of your own choosing. 2 x days per year paid time off to volunteer in your local community
• Healthcare and Pension: Competitive pension and healthcare contributions so you can stay at your best.