Operation and Contracting executive

Detailed Work Profile:
These roles require a diverse skill-set ranging from developing innovative travel products and negotiating supplier contracts to conducting destination training. This role will both be an integral part of our team - which ultimately aims to drive customers to discover and travel to attain our motto: We love taking you places.
Create holiday packages to outbound travel destinations like (Europe, America, Australia, Africa, Euro-Asia, Far East, etc.).
Carry out comprehensive research for new and existing travel products (comprehensive holiday packages).
Manage the product lifecycle from the development and implementation to the commercial and operational success of new and existing travel products.
Work with other departments to develop and enact a product strategy to ensure the product is competitively priced and has a comprehensive offer matched to sales demand and targets.
Develop lasting relationships with suppliers to ensure our clients receive excellent on-the-ground support.
Create clear product development plans for all new products.
Benchmark customer experience and pricing with direct competitors.
Business Development: Ensuring KPI targets are achieved monthly and annually.

Desired Skills:

• Outbound operations experience.
• Group tour experience.

Experience Requirements:

Qualifications/skills needed:
4-8 years experience in product development and management.
Comprehensive travel industry knowledge.
Extensive destination knowledge, especially (Europe, America, Far East, etc.).
Good command of both written and verbal English.
Must be proficient using technology and working with software applications.
Bachelor's degree with travel specialization will be an advantage.
High level of attention to detail.
Superior negotiation skills.
A self-starter able to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines and targets.