Contracts Manager Transportation

Antella Travel Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel recruitment agency is seeking a Contracts and Operations Manager in Greater London. This hybrid role involves optimising transportation contracts, managing coach allocation, and collaborating with teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in contracting coaches across Europe and be fluent in Italian, French, and English. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to analyse data are essential. A competitive salary of £45,000 is offered for this position.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in contracting Coaches in Europe.
• Fluency in Italian, French, and English is essential.
• Candidates with Group Operations experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Optimise existing and bring on new transportation contracts.
• Manage allocation of coaches and uphold quality control standards.
• Collaborate with teams to finalise logistics for group tours.

Skills

Experience of contracting Coaches in Europe

Fluency in Italian

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Influential & Negotiation skills

Evaluating and analysing data

Building successful relationships with suppliers

Job description

We are excited to be able to support our client on a fantastic recruitment drive as they continue to grow and recruit within their contracting team for Transportation.

This position is London based and hybrid in out of season, Salary 45,000.

Your primary responsibilities will be optimising existing and bringing on new transportation contracts, managing the allocation of coaches, and upholding quality control standards.

You will analyse operational figures, collaborate with various teams to finalise logistics for group tours, validate supplier invoices, and extend support to the wider team when needed.

Your expertise will directly impact on your ability to deliver exceptional service to your clients and maintain strong relationships with your suppliers and team.

Contracts and Operations Manager Skill attributes:

• Experience of contracting Coaches in Europe is required
• Fluency in Italian, French and English
• Our client would consider SENIOR Group Operations applicants who want to move into contracting transportation for groups.
• Influential & Negotiation skills
• Proficient at evaluating and analysing data in order to determine and execute the necessary strategies needed to achieve growth.
• Previous experience of building successful relationships with your suppliers for best rates within your market.