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At SwimTrek, we specialise in delivering extraordinary open-water swimming holidays in some of the world's most beautiful destinations. We pride ourselves on personalised, high-quality service and a culture that values diversity, innovation, and inclusivity.
Are you passionate about creating safe and unforgettable experiences in breathtaking open-water locations? Join SwimTrek, the leading provider of open-water swimming holidays, as our Product Manager. This role requires strong supplier management and negotiation skills, adherence to planning timelines, a keen eye for detail and focus on delivering high-quality, safe, and cost-effective quality open water swimming holidays.
Full Time Product Manager
Your Role:
Reporting to the Head of Product, the key responsibilities of the role are:
* Trip Planning & Operational Support
* Health & Safety Compliance
* Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement
* Product Development and Management
* Product Research & Analysis
* Assisting at events, as required.
What We’re Looking For:
* Strong negotiation and influencing skills with suppliers from a variety of different countries, cultures, backgrounds
* In-depth supplier contractual knowledge and ability to negotiate contracts with a variety of different suppliers, building lasting future partnerships
* Proven track record in procuring travel products and services
* Able to manage, and make key quality management decisions
* Expertise in building long-term, trusted relationships with suppliers
* Commercially astute and able to demonstrate this through supplier rate reviews and commercial KPIs
* Able to travel overseas and be flexible with working hours.
* Friendly and enthusiastic personality, with a proactive can-do attitude
* Excellent verbal & written communication skills and ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative
* To be able to speak a foreign language.
* Adventure Travel product knowledge
* A swimmer who is open to open water swimming
What You’ll Bring:
* Excellent problem-solving skills
* Ability to self-manage and motivate
* Ability to adapt to changing priorities
* Ability to prioritise workloads against tight time frames
* Keen attention to detail
* Proven track record in procuring travel products and services
* Passionate about sports/adventure travel.
The list of responsibilities should not be considered exhaustive. You may be required to undertake various other duties as reasonably required.
Why SwimTrek?
* LOCATION: Office located on Brighton Beach (Sea Lanes) overlooking a 50m pool and the sea
* SALARY: Market rate
* HOLIDAYS: 33 days (inc. Bank Holidays)
* WORKING HOURS: Full time based on 37.5 hours a week
* FLEXIBLE HOURS: Between 8AM-6PM with remote working options.
* OTHER INCENTIVES (but not limited to):
* Performance related bonus
* Discounted travel
* Swim Coaching sessions
* Team away trips
How to Apply:
If you feel that you are the right person for this position and that you can bring the required skills to the role, please email your CV with a cover letter describing if price is the major factor in SwimTrek customer choice by Sunday 27 April to [emailprotected].
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so the position may be filled before the advertised closing date.
* Make a splash with your career – join SwimTrek as our Product Manager!
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