Are you an experienced Product / Contracts Manager within the Travel Industry? Are you experienced in contracting and maintaining excellent supplier relationships? Are you based in Kent and looking to avoid the London commute?? WE HAVE THE PERFECT ROLE FOR YOU!
We are working with an established Tour Operator based in Kent, who are looking for an experienced Product Manager to join their team.
The role:
Negotiation of Escorted Tours, Cruises and FIT/Beach contracts and special offers in line with company expectations
Direct responsibility for contract accuracy and completion
Maintain and react to competitor analysis on Escorted Tours, Cruises and FIT/Beach contracts
Research and develop new markets and destinations
Maintaining excellent supplier relationships and promoting the Mercury brand positively
Analyse market trends (both own product and industry) to propose and then develop new products
To monitor the daily sales with the Head of Product to highlight areas / products to improve sales for the business.
To undertake overseas visit from time to time to contract hotels and to inspect destinations and services.
All costs/dates for assigned areas loaded
Ensure all process for contracts to be loaded correctly
Ensure timely delivery of all brochures in conjunction with the Head of Product and the marketing department
In conjunction with the Head of Product and the team, look to streamline processes and introduce good working practices
To ensure the team is working as efficiently and productively as possible and to ensure accuracy of all material being sent out from the dept.
The person:
Previous experience as a Product Manager, or Product Executive looking to step up
Excellent contracting / negotiation skills
Great Geographical knowledge (Europe desirable)
Natural relationship builder
Fantastic attention to detail
The package:
A salary of circa £45,000 (depending on experience)
Hybrid working (office based in North Kent)
Work one month from anywhere in the world
Lunch on us in the office every other Thursday
Fresh fruits and essentials for breakfast
Department and company team-building dinners
Long service awards scheme
Annual leave buy and sale scheme
Professional learning sponsorship and professional subscriptions
Enhanced payment for maternity and paternity leave
Interested?
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