Job Description
Product Executive
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join this dynamic, successful tour operator as a Product Executive. As Product Executive you will be supporting the Product Manager in all aspects product management for your designated geographic area. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the product team of this luxury travel company who truly put their customers first, and have some of the most incredible staff benefits & travel concessions in the business! Salary of circa £35k, hybrid working.
Product Executive - Role & Responsibilities:
* Play an active part in assisting the Product Manager with selecting the product portfolio for designated destinations.
* Responsible for the effective management of supplier relationships within the relevant destinations.
* Assist with the co-ordination and management of supplier events.
* Responsible for the analysis of booking data, web analytics and competitor analysis and make proposals to maximise the performance of the designated destinations.
* Assist in ensuring that the identified product is on sale according to to agreed time frames.
* Contribute to monitoring the quality of product on sale within the product portfolio and for resolving any quality issues which arise.
* Identification of product training needs within the business and actively contribute to preparation and delivery of the training.
Product Executive - Skills & Experience Required:
* Proven experience in the travel industry working for in a product / purchasing role working for a Tour Operator or OTA and with contracting / buying experience.
* Ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and conduct face to face meetings and negotiations.
* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong commercial acumen.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel
* Ability to manage and prioritise workloads and adapt to changing internal and external environments.
* Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
* Full driving license with confidence to drive abroad would be preferred.
Product Executive - Additional Information:
* Salary according to experience circa £35k
* Working Hours - 0900 - 1730 Monday to Friday, with some flexi time at the start and end of the day available.
* Hybrid role - circa 2 days in the office
* Incredible array of staff benefits and travel concessions, including unlimited discounts on flights from the date of joining!
* Flexible benefits package including market leading defined contribution pension scheme and generous life assurance cover, plus options such as dental /medical cover, and cycle to work, technology and electric car schemes.
If you are interested in the role of Product Executive please apply online or email your cv to Lisa@candm.co.uk.