Cruise Product Executive

Travel Trade Recruitment; Ellesmere Port; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tour operator in Chester is seeking a Cruise Product Executive to manage supplier relationships and develop competitive cruise strategies. The role offers up to £26k salary, hybrid options, and benefits including a pension and 22 days holiday. Ideal candidates have experience in cruise-related roles and are proficient in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

Company pension

22 days holiday

Free parking

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Ideally have previous experience in a Cruise - Product/Purchasing/Sales role within a UK Tour Operator.
• Good interpersonal, communication skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent team player with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Cruise Development Manager in negotiating market leading rates with suppliers.
• Aid in the creation of product strategy for cruise suppliers with market research.
• Develop and manage cruise supplier relationships across various cruise lines.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Do you love cruise? Know your ships? And have an abundance of cruise knowledge? Previous product experience? Then this is the role for you!! My client is an award-winning tour operator based in Chester and they are seeking a Cruise product Exec to join their new team! This is a fresh, new and exciting role where you will be responsible in marketing leading rates, aiding in the creation of cruise product strategy, building relationships with cruise suppliers and ensuring cruise product is loaded correctly as well as remaining competitive. This is a full time, hybrid or office-based role in Chester. Monday to Friday with a salary of up to £26k depending on experience.

What will I be doing?

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

Benefits

• Hybrid & Office based in Chester, with free parking
• Monday to Friday office hours
• A salary of up to £26k DOE
• Company pension
• 22 days holiday
• Plus many, many more benefits!

Experience Required

• Ideally have previous experience working within a Cruise - Product/Purchasing/Sales role within a UK Tour Operator.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Good interpersonal, communication skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent team player with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and manage own workload efficiently to tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated, proactive and enthusiastic.

INTERESTED?

Please follow the instructions to apply attaching your CV! For any further information please call 0161 923 6120 email [e-mail] If this role is not quite right, but you have Travel Industry experience and are keen to find a new opportunity, please do send your CV, we may have something else that could be perfect for you! Know someone else who might be interested in Travel Industry opportunities? Please share our details!