Senior Product Manager

C&M Travel Recruitment

Posted 22 days ago, valid for 7 days

Brighton, East Sussex BN1 8EG, England

£48,000 - £57,600 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A fantastic opportunity for a Senior Product Manager is available at a specialist tour operator focused on educational school trips worldwide.
The role requires significant experience at a manager level in a similar position within school or group travel, along with strong destination knowledge in Europe and/or the USA.
The successful candidate will lead a small team, develop strategies for commercial performance, and negotiate rates with suppliers.
The position offers a competitive salary based on experience and includes benefits such as a birthday day off, pension scheme, and learning and development days.
This role is hybrid, based in Sussex, and requires the ability to travel for approximately 4 to 6 overseas trips per year.

Senior Product ManagerA fantastic opportunity for a Senior Product Manager to join this specialist tour operator focused on educational school trips worldwide. They are passionate about creating enriching experiences for students and are looking for a dynamic individual to lead a small team in creating and developing new innovative product to drive future growth.

Senior Product Manager - Role & Responsibilities:

Leading and managing the product and purchasing team
Developing and implementing strategies to maximise commercial performance
Negotiate competitive rates and commercial terms with suppliers for specific geographic regions
Oversee health and safety audits, ensuring adherence to School Travel Forum guidelines
Collaborate with internal departments (sales, commercial, operations, etc.)
Travel to destinations for product development and contracting purposes

Senior Product Manager Skills Required:

Significant experience at a manager level in a similar role within school or group travel
Strong destination knowledge in Europe and/or the USA
Proven management skills with experience leading a team
Creative, innovative, motivated, and possess a can-do attitude
Strong commercial and negotiation skills
Fluency in a European language preferred - French / Spanish / Italian
Ability to travel as required - circa 4 to 6 overseas trips per annum
A clean driving license

Senior Product Manager - Additional Details:

Competitive Salary according to experience
Benefits include birthday day off, pension scheme, learning and development days
Hybrid in Sussex working 2/3 days in the office

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