Cruise Product Executive

Recruit4staff; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel specialist seeks a Cruise Product Executive based in Chester. The role involves securing competitive rates with suppliers, conducting market research, and developing a focus on premium cruise lines. The successful candidate will have essential experience in a product role within the travel industry, and a background in the cruise sector is desirable. The position offers a permanent contract with business benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Commission

Pension

22 Days Holiday rising to 25

Social Events

Employee Discounts

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in a product role focusing on researching products and working with suppliers is ESSENTIAL.
• Previous travel industry experience is ESSENTIAL.
• Background in the cruise sector is DESIRABLE.

Responsibilities

• Assist in securing competitive rates and exclusive deals with cruise suppliers.
• Conduct market research and performance analysis.
• Support sales teams with product knowledge and training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Product research

Supplier negotiation

Market analysis

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Recruit4staff are proud to be representing their client, a leading Travel Specialist in their search for aCruise Product Executive to work based in the office in Chester.

For the successful Cruise Product Executiveour client is offering:

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm
• Permanent Position
• Benefits: Commission, Pension, 22 Days Holiday rising 1 day per year (up to 25), Enhanced Pension, Maternity & Paternity, Social Events, Employee Discounts, Life Insurance

The role - Cruise Product Executive :-

• Assist the Senior Cruise Development Manager in securing competitive rates, exclusive deals, and availability with cruise suppliers
• Support the business driving forward the product range
• Develop focus on premium cruise lines (5 and 6 stars) and river cruises
• Conduct market research, competitor benchmarking, and product performance analysis
• Maintain strong relationships with a global network of cruise suppliers
• Oversee product loading accuracy in booking systems
• Monitor pricing competitiveness and engage suppliers for rate adjustments
• Ensure all suppliers meet Health and Safety compliance standards
• Support sales teams with product knowledge and training

What our client is looking for in a Cruise Product Executive : -

• Experience in a product role, including researching and choosing products or services to offer, and working with suppliers to agree on prices and availability - ESSENTIAL
• Previous experience working within the travel industry - ESSENTIAL
• Background in the cruise sector, especially in product development, purchasing, or sales roles at a UK-based tour operator - DESIRABLE
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Manage a diverse range of duties at one time

Similar Job Titles: Cruise Product Manager, Cruise Purchasing Executive, Cruise Commercial Executive, Cruise Operations Executive, Product Executive, Product Coordinator, Product Development Executive, Cruise Product Specialist, Travel Product Executive

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