Our client, a specialist tour operator based in Brighton, is seeking a Product Manager to join their team. The role involves managing he products and relationships with suppliers to create unique experiences. The role is based in office Monday-Friday with a salary of up to £45,000.Product Manager responsibilities:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
- Rate negotiation with hotels and boat suppliers and manage the contracts
- Monitor supplier service levels and resolve any issues
- Oversee the planning and defining of trip itineraries
- Develop a clear understanding of the product strategy and programme plan and the role that in-life products play
- Understand needs of targeted markets and that product components are appropriate
Product Manager skills required:
- Ability to build relationships with varied suppliers from different cultures
- Strong negotiation skills
- Proven track record in procuring travel products and services
- Passionate about sports and adventure travel
- Substantial Supply chain and contracting experience
- Experience of contracting Hotel and DMC product
- Experience of marine & transport services
- Experience of using initiative to solve problems
Additional information:
- Monday to Friday office based
- Salary up to £45,000
- Company benefits and a great working culture
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