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General Manager, Egypt

Requisition ID:  2860
Department:  General Management
Work Type:  On-site
Application Close Date:  Friday 14th March 2025

 

At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. More than 34 years later, we’re proud to be a certified B Corp with hundreds of trips in over 100 countries. 

 

At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. More than 34 years later, we’re proud to be a certified B Corp with more than 1000 small group trips in over 120 countries. 

 

 
The world needs more Intrepid people: 

Intrepid Travel is on a mission to change the way we see the world - offering immersive, experience-rich adventures that benefit both our travellers and the communities we visit. As one of the world’s largest travel B Corps, we aim to be the best travel company for the world, driving sustainable growth while delivering unforgettable experiences. 

 

We’re looking for a General Manager, Egypt to lead our operations in the region. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving business growth, enhancing our brand presence, and delivering outstanding products to our travellers and partners. If you’re a strategic leader with a passion for operations, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to build high-performing teams, we’d love to hear from you. 

 

Reporting to the Regional General Manager, MEA, you’ll work closely with other General Managers across EMEA and the wider global business to ensure our strategic goals are met. This is a full-time, permanent role based in Cairo, Egypt. 

 

Some of the experience you’ll bring with you may include: 

  • Proven experience at a middle or senior management level, with a preference for company management experience. 

  • Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in managing ground operations in Egypt, ensuring seamless trip execution. 

  • Deep understanding of the Egyptian market, including key industry trends, challenges, and opportunities. 

  • Strong financial acumen with a high level of commercial awareness, strategic decision-making, and budget management expertise. 

  • Solid track record in risk and incident management, with the ability to navigate complex operational challenges. 

  • Demonstrated success in building strong relationships with stakeholders and developing high-performing teams. 

  • Fluent in both English and Arabic, with excellent communication and negotiation skills. 

  • Significant experience in tourism or a related industry, particularly in operations, sales, or customer service. 

 
If you’re ready to lead and shape the future of adventure travel in Egypt, apply today! 

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit:

Intrepid is made up of 58 nationalities across 46 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions. 

Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our work perks include:

  • Flexible work options, such as work-from-home options and the ability to 'work from anywhere' 4 weeks a year
  • A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families, and close friends
  • 5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trip's
  • A minimum of 10 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions. 
  • Access to e-learning platforms, professional development and mentor programs
  • 20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you
  • Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family

We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful. These are our values and to us they're more than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every day it's our people and the work they do that bring them to life.

At Intrepid ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion is an important part of our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit your application, please email careersupport@intrepidtravel.com with your name, location, and the accommodations you need, we will then be in touch to support your application.

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