Product and Contracting Director, Wiltshire. Global Tour Operator, Hybrid. A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a multi-award winning, innovative and global tour operator that create unique land and cruise packages for a number of global source markets.
Product and Contracting Director Responsibilities
* Reporting to the Managing Director and with responsibilities for a sizeable team across product, contracting and aviation.
* Lead on the medium to long term global strategy for Cruise, Land Tours, Hotels, Rail and Air to support growth and service excellence.
* Develop an appropriate structure and processes to support the purchasing of all elements across global markets.
* Overall responsibility for the procurement of services from suppliers, ensuring the best rates are negotiated and sufficient inventory to meet the business needs.
* Responsible for the departments budgets, P&L and overheads.
* Recruitment and developing a high performing and motivate team, ensuring they have clear performance goals and the support necessary to achieve them.
* Drive automation and processes that deliver enhanced efficiency and processes.
* Ensure compliance with consumer legislation and keep up to date with any changes that may effect the business.
Product and Contracting Director Skills Required
* In depth experience of contracting and product management experience gained within the travel industry.
* A strategically capable and commercially astute individual.
* Ability to work in a highly agile and fast pace environment.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
* Excellent leadership skills with a track record of developing and managing large teams.
* Flexible to travel on company business which can at times be on short notice when required.
Product and Contracting Director Additional Details
* A very competitive salary dependant on experience, to be discussed on application.
* Company bonus, pension, private medical
* Please not this role MUST be office based 3-4 times a week at the companies head office in Wiltshire