A brilliant opportunity has risen for a Product Executive to work within the luxury travel market for a great, well-established company in Cheshire. If you have a background in tour operations, with outstanding destination knowledge and a passion for all luxurious products then this is the new role for you. This really is a rare opportunity to join the Product team of this highly respected and successful travel company. .
Job Description:
Play an active part in assisting the Product Manager with selecting and contracting the product portfolio for designated destinations, including the negotiation of marketing contributions and exclusive offers.
Assisting the Product Manager with selecting and contracting product portfolio.
Maintain effective supplier relationships.
Assist in ensuring that the identified product is on sale according to agreed time frames.
Monitor the quality of product on sale within the portfolios and be able to resolve any quality issues that may occur.
Identify product training needs and contribute to the delivery of the training.
Attend relevant trade shows to main relationships with suppliers and contacts.
Research new destinations and negotiate contracts.
The planning and organisation of familiarisation trips.
Attend and lead familiarisations trips, complete website updates and trip reports.
Assist and help resolve client/resort issues.
To support the contract loading team when required, and knowledge of contract loading would be advantageous.
To co-ordinate and edit the company's website with up to date, accurate content, images and information on the products being sold - to include hotel, touring and cruise product.
Experience Required:
Proven experience in the travel industry, with experience in a product role being highly desirable.
Excellent relationship management skills, with experience of supplier management and contract negotiations being desirable.
Ability to manage and prioritise workloads and adapt to changing internal and external environments.
Good knowledge of Caribbean and European destinations is essential.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong commercial acumen.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel.
Knowledge of Dolphin Dynamics reservations system (Preferred)
Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
This role could potentially apply to someone with product, purchasing or commercial experience looking to take a step up!
The Package:
Monday - Friday office hours
A competitive salary
Educational trips/Familiarisations
Holiday discounts
Pension scheme
Holiday entitlements
Interested?
If you are interested in this fantastic new opportunity, please forward a copy of your CV to (url removed) or contact (phone number removed) for more information. I look forward to hearing from you soon!