Product Manager

Travel Trade Recruitment Limited; Wealden; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable travel company is looking for a Product Manager for a 12-month maternity contract in East Sussex. The role involves developing product strategy, market research, and managing a team. Ideal candidates should have experience in the travel industry and strong negotiation skills. The salary ranges between £40,000 to £45,000 plus bonuses, and the position allows for a hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy team environment.
• Ability to manage health and safety.
• Ability to build professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop product strategy and plans.
• Conduct market research and analysis.
• Manage New Product Development team.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Microsoft Office proficiency

Travel industry knowledge

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

GCSE level in English & Maths

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Overview

New Vacancy for a Product Manager to join a growing tour operation in East Sussex. You will be part of a team developing and sourcing new product and strategy. The role for the Product Manager will be to cover a 12 Month Maternity contract. If you are a Product Manager seeking a role with a growing reputable travel company, we look forward to hearing from you. We would be particularly interested from anyone from an Adventure Travel / Water based holidays background.

The Job

• Develop a clear understanding of the product strategy and programme plan and the role that new products play.
• Adopt an innovative approach to servicing market needs and delivering on business goals.
• Work with the Head of Product on gap analysis and in identifying where there is need for development of new products and concepts to deliver on the programme plan.
• Carry out market research & competitive analysis and identifying portfolio gaps and overlaps.
• Understand needs of targeted markets and persona to ensure all product positioned correctly.
• Provide support in developing positive relationships with tourist boards.
• Maintain New Product Ideas list and propel priorities along the product pipeline to launch.
• Develop Product Plans that make the business case, specify positioning, and define the product.
• Source and build effective two-way relationships with new supplier partners.
• Direct line management responsibility of New Product Development team.
• Consult with the Commercial team to ensure supplier cost base for new trip components is in line with competitor trips.
• Putting the customer at the heart of all decisions to deliver outstanding service and product quality.
• Support the Customer team to manage guest queries, special requests and resolve issues.
• Facilitate sales training and champion new products and individual components.
• Collaborate with Operations team to ensure contracted services are achieving company goals related to service level expectations.
• Support Business wide feed of required Product Information to support relevant department needs.

Skills required

• Experience of using initiative solutions to solve problems.
• Experience working in a busy team environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, especially Excel and SharePoint effectively for general administration.
• GCSE level in English & Math’s.
• Travel industry / Tour operator Product and supplier contracting and negotiating.
• Experience of negotiating supplier Service Level Agreements and overseeing contracts.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of software apps that improve efficiencies.
• To be able to manage, and make key decisions, on health and safety.
• Friendly and enthusiastic personality.
• Agile & dynamic thought processes.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills and ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative.
• Ability to build professional relationships with people from a range of backgrounds and cultures adapting the message accordingly.
• Collaborate working and influencing skills.
• Ability to negotiate with a variety of different suppliers.

The Package

• 12 Month Maternity Contract.
• Salary £40,000 - £45,000 + Bonus.
• Hybrid role in East Sussex.

Interested

If you are interested please click 'APPLY' or email your cv to (url removed).