About Fora

Fora is the modern travel agency, redefining what it means to be a travel advisor in today’s world. We’re a next-generation platform that provides a comprehensive, business-in-a-box solution—combining cutting-edge technology, personalized training, a vibrant community, and exclusive industry partnerships—all designed to empower anyone with a passion for travel to turn that passion into a thriving business. Whether you're a travel enthusiast or an experienced professional, Fora equips you with everything needed to launch and scale a successful travel advisory business, making it the ultimate way to align work with your lifestyle.

At the heart of Fora is our mission: to power the next generation of travel entrepreneurs to transform their love for travel into a fulfilling full-time or part-time career, offering unparalleled flexibility, autonomy, and support. We believe that everyone, from seasoned travel professionals to first-time entrepreneurs, can build a career that’s both profitable and aligned with their passions.

Our platform combines innovative technology with the human touch, offering:

Best-in-class training programs to help agents develop expert knowledge, no matter their starting point.
A powerful suite of tools for booking, client management, and marketing, ensuring agents can focus on delivering exceptional travel experiences.
Access to an engaged community of fellow advisors, fostering collaboration, support, and shared learning.
Exclusive partnerships with top travel brands, providing access to competitive rates, perks, and experiences that elevate advisors’ offerings.

Since our founding in 2021 by experienced travel entrepreneurs Henley Vazquez, Jake Peters, and Evan Frank, Fora has experienced rapid growth, expanding to a team of 130+ full-time employees based in downtown New York City. Earlier this year, we announced our $60 million Series B and C investment rounds, led by Thrive Capital and Insight Partners, with participation by previous investors including Forerunner and Heartcore Capital. This funding represents a vote of confidence in the enduring power of entrepreneurship, and secures our ability to build a category-defining travel brand. We have a vision for the future that leverages the best of humans and the best of technology to create the first truly unified platform for all travel needs - from staycation to the safari.

We're proud of the recognition we've received, including:

LinkedIn’s Top Startups List 2024
Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies 2025 and 2023
Built In 2025 Best Places to Work
And several "top agency" awards from our fantastic partners including Virtuoso, IHG, Four Seasons, and more

Fora is a mission-driven company that believes in the power of entrepreneurship, community, and passion. As we continue to grow, we are looking for more talented and like-minded individuals to join our team - people who are excited about transforming the travel space and helping us scale our vision globally.

About The Role

Fora is the modern travel agency powering the next generation of travel entrepreneurs. To date, we’ve given our advisors the access, resources and technology they need to plan and book travel around the world.

However, booking more complicated trips can still be challenging. As Head of Operations, Tour Operations, you will oversee the operational strategy and execution of Fora’s Tour Operations verticals, designed to 10x the efficiency of Fora’s advisors. You’ll play a critical role on a team that designs, launches, and optimizes new destination-specific businesses from the ground up — effectively operating as the COO of a “startup within a startup.”

Reporting to the General Manager, Tour Operations, this is a highly visible opportunity to design and launch a unique service offering from the ground up, by owning analyses, building operations, and driving cross‑functional projects that unlock new revenue streams and operational efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Problem‑Solving – Partner with the GM to validate business cases and MVP strategies for new business lines.
Project Management – Manage the roadmap and operating model for Fora’s Tour Operations businesses, partnering with cross-functional teams.
Operational Excellence – Design, implement, and continuously improve scalable processes, KPIs, and dashboards across sales, operations, and fulfillment.
Sales Strategy & Revenue Operations – Own forecasting, pipeline management, and reporting across Tour Operations brands, driving accountability and performance through clear metrics. Lead process enablement — building training, playbooks, and tools to improve sales conversion and operational speed.
Cross-Functional Collaboration – Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, testing and iterating to deliver better outcomes for advisors and travelers.

Requirements

Experience: 8-12 years of experience, including at least 2 years in a top‑tier management consulting firm, investment bank, or structured general‑management/rotational program (e.g., Amazon, Uber, DoorDash).
Analytical Rigor: Advanced Excel/Google Sheets and SQL; comfort building financial and operational models from scratch.
Entrepreneurial Mindset: Self‑starter who thrives in ambiguity, biases toward action, and relentlessly seeks improvement. You’re just as good at building strategy as you are at rolling up your sleeves and executing with clear goals, speed, and accountability.
Bias for Action: Willing to get in the weeds with a “no task is too small” mindset to book travel and deliver an exceptional customer experience. You own outcomes, drive towards results, and believe that “launched” doesn’t mean “finished.”
Communication: Exceptional written and verbal skills with the ability to distill complex analyses into executive‑ready insights.
Project & Stakeholder Management: Proven track record of leading cross‑functional initiatives on aggressive timelines.
Test, Learn, and Adapt Mindset: Eager to continue to iterate and operate post-launch to drive more efficiency and better business results.
Education: Bachelor’s degree.
Passion for Travel & Technology: Genuine interest in redefining the travel industry and building with AI‑driven tools.

Strongly Preferred

Startup or high‑growth operating experience is a strong plus.
MBA or other advanced degree.

Compensation

Compensation for this role varies based on experience, with an indicative range of $160K–$180k + bonus + equity. Final compensation will depend on the level at which the candidate is hired, as we’re considering multiple levels for this role.

Unlimited vacation
Health Insurance (including an option completely covered by Fora HQ)
Dental & Vision Insurance
Wellhub Memberships
401k plan with company match
Commuter Benefits
Supplemental Life Insurance
Stock Options

This role is based in our beautiful New York City office (Tribeca/Fidi) with lots of natural light and great views.

Our Values

We’re forging our own path

Fora has always been about driving change within the industry. We’re not interested in maintaining the status quo.

We’re stronger together

Community is our cornerstone and collective power is our strength. We believe we can all go further when we operate together, using our combined leverage to unlock better opportunities and outcomes for our advisors, partners, and travelers.

We believe in technology

We believe technology is an answer to some of the most fundamental challenges the travel industry faces. We believe advancements in AI, bold investments in our platforms, and a world-class data infrastructure will transform the work of our advisors and our partners, while creating better travel experiences for travelers.

We’re here to serve

We operate in service of our community and believe that when they’re empowered to focus on what they do best, we all win. It’s why we relentlessly advocate for our advisors and prioritize their best interest every step of the way.

We mean business

Fora is equal parts fun, meaningful work and serious travel business. We’re unlocking opportunities for thousands of travel entrepreneurs, delivering a stream of high-quality guests at scale for our partners, and providing a superior travel experience for our travelers. It’s a better equation for the future of our industry.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

You must have authorization to work in the United States. Fora is unable to assist applicants with obtaining work authorization.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Fora is committed to an equitable hiring process and an inclusive work environment. BIPOC and traditionally underrepresented candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We will not discriminate and will take action to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.

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