Product Manager

Travel Trade Recruitment

  • East Sussex
  • £40,000-45,000 per year
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
New Vacancy for a Product Manager to join a growing tour operation in East Sussex. You will be part of a team developing and sourcing new product and strategy. The role for the Product Manager will be to cover a 12 Month Maternity contract. If you are a Product Manager seeking a role with a growing reputable travel company, we look forward to hearing from you. We would be particularly interested from anyone from an Adventure Travel / Water based holidays background.
The Job:
  • Develop a clear understanding of the product strategy and programme plan and the role that new products play.
  • Adopt an innovative approach to servicing market needs and delivering on business goals
  • Work with the Head of Product on gap analysis and in identifying where there is need for development of new products and concepts to deliver on the programme plan
  • Carry out market research & competitive analysis and identifying portfolio gaps and overlaps
  • Understand needs of targeted markets and persona to ensure all product positioned correctly
  • Provide support in developing positive relationships with tourist boards
  • Maintain New Product Ideas list and & propel priorities along the product pipeline to launch
  • Develop Product Plans that make the business case, specify positioning, and define the product
  • Source and build effective two-way relationships with new supplier partners
  • Direct line management responsibility of New Product Development team
  • Consultant with the Commercial team to ensure supplier cost base for new trip components is in line with competitor trips
  • Putting the customer at the heart of all decisions to deliver outstanding service and product quality,
  • Supporting the Customer team to manage guest queries, special requests and resolve issues
  • Facilitate sales training and champion new products and individual components
  • Collaborate with Operations team to ensure contracted services are achieving company goals related to service level expectations
  • Support Business wide feed of required Product Information to support relevant department needs.
Skills required:
  • Experience of using initiative solutions to solve problems
  • Experience working in a busy team environment
  • Experience using Microsoft Office, especially Excel and SharePoint effectively for general administration
  • GCSE level in English & Math's
  • Travel industry / Tour operator Product and supplier contracting and negotiating
  • Experience of negotiating supplier Service Level Agreements and overseeing contracts
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office applications
  • Knowledge of software apps that improve efficiencies
  • To be able to manage, and make key decisions, on health and safety
  • Friendly and enthusiastic personality
  • Agile & dynamic thought processes
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills and ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative
  • Ability to build professional relationships with people from a range of backgrounds and cultures adapting the message accordingly
  • Collaborate working and influencing skills
  • Ability to negotiate with a variety of different suppliers
The Package:
  • 12 Month Maternity Contract
  • Salary £40,000 - £45,000 + Bonus
  • Hybrid role in East Sussex
Interested:
  • If you are interested please click 'APPLY' or email your cv to helen@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

Travel Trade Recruitment