Product Manager -Long haul

MBM Travel Executive Recruitment are delighted to be searching for a Product Manager for our high-end, luxury, industry-leading travel client. Our client specialises in European and long-haul destinations; they are open to considering talented candidates with any specialist product knowledge on any destination.This fantastic and varied role is a brilliant opportunity. The product manager is responsible for creating, contracting, and seeing through to the delivery of a product that is not only commercially viable but also creative and imaginative. A client-focused approach is key in this role, ensuring the best and most on-brand product across the business.If you have experience buying/contracting products at a competitive rate, a desire to manage a team,Contract various products, ensuring that all the Consultants have the best product to achieve targets.Product training and ongoing support for travel consultants to deliver sales growthEnsure the business is buying products at a competitive rate and lead all negotiations.Analyse and report on the profitability of the performance of the productEnsure the travel Consultants are knowledgeable and supported.Organise and operate fantastic PR trips for journalists to incredible
destinations/resorts/properties. Source new innovative productStay informed of products featured in the media and stay informed on what clients are asking for and communicating with suppliers/DMC's etc.Maintain positive, collaborative and professional relationships with DMC's and suppliers.Ensure that air and ground allocations are requested, confirmed and loaded on res systems.Set mark-ups and deliver a pricing strategy.Carry out routine competitor analysis and market trends.Responsible for ensuring that group tours operate with profitable numbersEnsure that itinerary/airline changes are updated with amended backups.Assisting the Sale Manager with training on the group's brochure programmeEnsure that the product has met appropriate Health & Safety requirements and that contracts are in place with all suppliers.Attend trade eventsYou will liaise with suppliers and Sales Managers to create tactical campaigns to stimulate enquiries.The Product Manager will provide products, including special offers, to support the Marketing and PR function of the company.Tour operating and Product experience essentialPrevious Product Management experience but will consider Senior Product Executives looking a step into management.Contracting and Negotiation experienceStrong analytical skillsAbility to build up a portfolio commerciallyFlexibility to travelFor this role, you must be driven, ambitious and have a self-starter, can-do attitude. You will be flexible in your approach, to be both reactive and proactive in growing revenue and maximising margins. You should have proven leadership skills, with a commercial and strategic mind. You will communicate and influence key stakeholders and deal with demanding situations, so a calm and clear communication style is essential.Overseas travel will be required to contract products and develop new destinations.In return, a competitive salary is on offer + bonus + one free holiday a year + fam trips and much more!Send me alerts about jobs like this.Please enter your email address to continue setting up an email alert for similar jobs to this one. By entering your email address and clicking apply you will sign up to Jobs4 and agree to our terms and conditions .Job OverviewID:1088491Date Posted:Posted 2 days agoExpiration Date:05/05/2024Location:Greater LondonCompetitiveSend me alerts about jobs like this.Please enter your email address to continue setting up an email alert for similar jobs to this one. By entering your email address and clicking apply you will sign up to Jobs4 and agree to our terms and conditions .ShareComplete the form below to send this job to a friend.Job LocationComplete the form below to report this job.
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