USA & Caribbean Product Manager

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
London
Salary
GBP38k-GBP45k + benefits
Posted
07 Oct 2019
Closes
04 Nov 2019
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Our client is an award-winning & dynamic tour operator that offers European and Worldwide luxury tailormade travel. Due to expansion, they are now seeking an experienced USA & Caribbean Product Manager to join its friendly and busy team.
This well-established and forward thinking tour operator offers tailormade travel throughout Europe, The Caribbean, Asia, Indian Ocean, Australia & South Pacific, USA & Mexico and The Middle East & Africa.
The experienced Product Manager will conduct the below duties:
* Development of the USA & the Caribbean product through the website and other distribution channels.
* Contracting new properties
* Foster strong supplier relationships with Key Partners and ensuring that the sales team are aware
* Highlight potential revenue generation with key suppliers through sponsored e-shots and targeted over rides with key hotel providers
* Recognising market trends, new destinations and sourcing new suppliers who can provide exclusive "experiential" tailor made trips
* Attendance at product and marketing events
* Managing enquiry's generated by the website, walk in's for both UK and international offices, repeats and referrals and responding to the enquiry in a timely and effective manner
* Foster strong relationships with existing and new suppliers.
Skills & Experience
* Experience as a Caribbean/USA Product Manager within a tour operator is essential
* Exceptional product knowledge for the USA & Caribbean
* Strong business relationships in place with hoteliers
* Commercial acumen, negotiating & pricing skills
* Experience sourcing new suppliers
* Ability to negotiate new contracts and offers as well as building new relationships with suppliers
* A keen eye for detail when it comes to both onsite pages and both online/offline marketing.
Benefits:
* Career progression
* Varied job role
* Luxury travel perks
* Pension
* Generous salary and bonus
* Being part of a friendly and warm team working for a forward thinking and dynamic travel company in which you will be rewarded for your hard work
* Plus many more perks