My client is looking for a Senior Product Development manager to join there fast paced, award winning tour operator! You will have previous experience within a tour operator, excellent negotiation skills and the ability to build relationships.
The role of the Senior Product Development Manager will support the business in driving forward the product range in line with an ambitious growth strategy. The candidate will be required to own new destination development, bedbank relationships and key hotel chain relationships within the business.
This is a full time role and can be worked remotely. Monday to Friday office hours. You must have previous travel experience within the product team.
Responsibilities:
- Full ownership and responsibility for key bedbank and global hotel chain relationships across the business, for negotiating market leading rates, contract terms and exclusive offers
- Full ownership and responsibility for the XML/API strategy of the business, ensuring the most efficient, cost effective and accurate technical solutions are found for delivering connected supplier rates into our business
- Accountability for the trading performance of designated product lines
- Creation of the product strategy for new destinations using market research, competitor analysis and performance reviews
- Development and management of strong supplier relationships (at all levels) across a range of product types and across a range of international destinations
- Ensuring all designated Product lines and suppliers adhere to full Health and Safety requirements
- Developing and sourcing funding for marketing opportunities from suppliers
- Supporting the sales teams with product training and information
- Working with IT teams on technical solutions for connectivity
- You will have:
- Previous experience working within a Product/Purchasing management role within a UK Tour Operator
- Previous experience of working with supplier connectivity technologies and the processes for the delivery of hotel rates
- Strong knowledge of the online travel sector
- Strong commercial acumen
- Excellent attention to detail
Interested?
UK based candidates please apply!
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