Director Travel & Transportation

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Director Travel & Transportation

Are you an experienced consultant who gets excited about working on transitions in the international travel & transportation sector? Do you believe in the power of entrepreneurship together to make an impact? 

Freelance · Amsterdam

About us

Within nlmtd, our Travel & Transport team works on a growing practice and unique market position. We advise and help international clients such as Schiphol Group, Prorail, Copenhagen Airport, and the Port of Rotterdam to define and implement their transition strategies. We do this by initiating and implementing innovative processes, operating models and technologies. We are thinking doers, don't like abstract advice, but help companies actually accelerate their objectives! 

About the role

In the role of Director Travel & Transportation, you help companies in the international Travel & Transportation sector to realize their transition objectives. Think of developing and implementing new operational concepts, piloting innovative solutions or developing an energy strategy. With a focus on achieving objectives that make impact. Your focus is on acquiring client projects in the international Travel & Transportation sector and additionally you work on projects together with other nlmtd'ers. 

About you

Within nlmtd, our consultants work daily on challenging projects to make companies future-proof. Your knowledge and experience can be a great addition so that together we can realize further growth and professionalization of nlmtd. 

What do you bring?

• 10+ years of work experience with management consulting/project management, preferably at a consulting firm 

• It is a plus if you have knowledge and experience within the international travel & transportation sector 

• You have experience with developing and piloting transitions within complex environments 

• Experience with stakeholder management in a politically sensitive environment 

• Business Development experience; you have a strong network, preferably in aviation, rail and ports, and know how to leverage it 

• Team player: you are well able to collaborate 

• You speak fluent Dutch and English 

• University educated: analytical and problem-solving skills 

Do you not have all the required experience or skills but still think nlmtd has gold in its hands with you? Then we invite you to respond anyway!

About the conditions

Working at nlmtd gives you the opportunity to be part of an organisation that makes a difference. The working atmosphere is informal, with both freedom for each individual as well as shared commitment to the organisation. We are in a sustainable office in Amsterdam and regularly organise joint activities. You join us as an entrepreneur under the following conditions and benefits:

  • 80% of the fee is for you, 20% you pay (as an investment in you and the growth of nlmtd)

  • Commission of 12% when you bring in assignments for colleagues

  • Working on challenging projects within your personal interests

  • Building on nlmtd in a fast-growing environment

  • Challenging projects that match your personal interests

  • Access to a team of enterprising consultants who can take up projects with you

About the procedure

You can apply to this vacancy via the Apply Now button. We have set up a clear process without unnecessary rounds so we can quickly see if we are a match. We try to schedule round 1 and round 2 as soon as possible after each other in good consultation with you. Our approach is as follows:

  • Step 1: respond to the vacancy, including motivation and a short game via the equalture platform.

  • Round 1: interview and getting to know you

  • Round 2: two case interviews to get an idea of your innovative and analytical skills

  • If we both see a match and are enthusiastic, we will conclude a cooperation agreement and you will start!

  • Through the nlmtd fund, you can use your expertise as a consultant to support organizations with significant social impact that would normally be out of reach due to budget constraints. By voluntarily contributing 1% of your rate, you help make this possible.

We believe that differences make us stronger and we are committed to creating an open and inclusive culture. We just want you to be yourself, whether you are at home, out with friends, working at home or in the office.

Have any questions? Contact Renee van den Anker (renee@nlmtd.com)


nlmtd is Certified B Corp! This certification helps us measure and improve our impact, in line with our focus on future-proofing. As nlmtd, we aim to work with our customers to realise transitions that make sustainable and social impact, such as the energy transition and food transition. Being part of the B Corp community allows us to give even more substance to this: not just doing, but also measuring, making clear what impact we are making together and then continuously improving it.

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