Start your Own Hiking Travel Brand - Zurich
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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoBK9lqBc5s ❓ Here are the answers to some of the most common questions we get asked about the intrapreneur program. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VNzcl6gnBk 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.) (Please note: We only consider applications that include a CV in English.) 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 website — built by our IT team in weeks. Financial support: Finance and accounting handled for you, so you can focus on designing unforgettable hikes. Leadership guidance: Close collaboration with our CEO, André, ensuring you have all resources and mentorship to succeed. About Ventura TRAVEL Ventura TRAVEL is a Travel Service Developer — a global network of tourism experts who create, launch, and support highly specialized, individually branded travel services. Each of our brands is led by passionate Intrapreneurs who bring their niche expertise to life — from culinary travel to cycling and now, hiking. Our shared mission: to replace ordinary mass-tourism products with authentic travel experiences designed by true specialists. Interested?Does this sound like your dream opportunity?If you meet the requirements, are excited by the responsibilities, and share our values, we can’t wait to receive your application (in English). Show us what you’re capable of — and let’s build your hiking travel brand together! Confidentiality & Diversity All applications are treated with strict confidentiality.Only HR, the recruiting manager, and interviewers have access to your application. We are committed to evaluating every qualified person based solely on skills — regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, or religion. Apply To This Job