Job description – Product Executive /Manager
Product Planning, Contracting & Portfolio Management
Proactively plan, develop, own and manage tours through the product lifecycle while remaining in line with business timescales
Negotiate contract rates and terms: hotels, tour operators and special offers, while remaining in compliance with other relevant regulations
Manage and maintain tour operators’ relationships along with contract administration
Collaborate with Marketing department to define product marketing budget plan
Collaborate closely with Marketing department for brochures and collateral production
Provide tour set-up for OB system
Write and maintain accuracy of appealing tour itinerary descriptions
Pricing & Business Performance Management
Manage tour pricing and set costs, by analysing performance, market influences and budget requirements; define assumptions and propose selling prices
Closely monitor sales against budget and pace by using available data sources and reports
Manage planned promotions, discounts and tactical activities, by working closely with Marketing department to drive sales with focus on achieving budgeted tour load factors
Manage tour capacity and inventory
Continuously develop recommendations and implement initiatives that improve product profit and loss
Quality Assurance & Product Expertise
Collaborate with Tour Operations department to define operational delivery standards
Assist with vendor performance management, as needed
Provide trainings for counter staff on tour products and destinations
Qualifications
Minimum 5years in travel industry; experience with product management, contracting and pricing required
Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in travel industry
Advanced analytical skills with demonstrated ability to work through the development of complex business solutions
Familiarity with MS Office – Excel, Words & PowerPoint
Strong communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to direct the actions of others
Must be flexible and responsive to changing priorities while working under pressure to meet immediate datelines
Collaborative nature with the ability to interact with a variety of staff from all levels, including heavy interaction with executive team
Willingness to travel occasionally for trade shows, product contracting, planning and destination familiarisation
Able to start work immediately or in short notice.
· Must be bilingual
· Able to work independently
· GDS knowledge is preferred
· Sabre reservation system
· OB reservation system
Please provide the following information in your resume:
1. Recent photograph
2. Reasons for leaving your last employment
3. Current and/or last drawn salary
4. Expected monthly salary
5. Availability
