Assistant Product Manager - Chester

Succeed Recruitment; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Succeed Recruitment in Chester is seeking an Assistant Product Manager for an online tour operator. This full-time, office-based role (Mon-Fri) supports the Product Manager by negotiating rates with suppliers and helping develop product strategy for international destinations.

You will load product information into booking systems, analyse rates to stay competitive, assist with supplier relationships, and provide product training to sales teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Product/Purchasing/Sales role within a UK Tour Operator.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Negotiate market-leading rates and offers with suppliers.
• Create product strategy for designated destinations with market research.
• Manage supplier relationships across products and destinations.
• Load product information into booking systems.
• Ensure product remains competitive through rate analysis.
• Support sales teams with product training.

Skills

Product role

Purchasing experience

Sales experience

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Communication skills

Organising workload

Deadline management

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Salary and benefits Up to £28,000 plus excellent benefits Contract length Permanent, Full time Locations Chester

We're looking for a dynamic Assistant Product Manager to join a successful, online Tour Operator based in Chester. With a portfolio of trusted, expert-led travel brands, the successful candidate will support the business in driving forward their product range in line with an ambitious growth strategy.

This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career with a leading travel organisation and will suit a travel industry professional, ideally with previous experience working within a Product/Purchasing/Sales role within a UK Tour Operator.

Please note, this is a full-time position, Monday - Friday and is fully office based.

Role of Assistant Product Manager:

• Responsible for supporting the Product Manager in negotiating market-leading rates, exclusive offers and availability with suppliers
• Aiding in the creation of the product strategy for designated destinations, specifically completing market research, competitor analysis and product performance reviews
• Supporting in the development and management of supplier relationships across a range of product types and across a range of international destinations
• Responsibility for ensuring suppliers pass across all information ready for loading into booking systems
• Ensuring our client's Product remains competitive through analysis of rates versus competition, and the follow-up required with suppliers
• Helping to ensure all designated Product lines and suppliers adhere to full Health and Safety requirements
• Supporting the sales teams with product training and information

Skills required for the role:

• Previous experience working within a Product/Purchasing/Sales role within a UK Tour Operator
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactive and enthusiastic (willing to go the extra mile)
• Excellent team player with the ability to work independently
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Ability to organise, prioritise and manage own workload efficiently to tight deadlines
• Self-motivated, proactive and enthusiastic