Product Manager – India – £34k – £38k

Recruitment Avenue; London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Product Manager to oversee the India programme. In this pivotal role, you will drive the commercial and operational success by identifying growth opportunities and optimizing product offerings. Your expertise in the Indian Subcontinent will be crucial as you manage relationships with external partners and internal teams. This role promises a blend of creativity and strategic planning, allowing you to shape the future of travel experiences. If you're passionate about travel and have a knack for negotiation and team management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in planning and costing tours.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the commercial success of the India programme.
• Identify growth opportunities and develop the programme.

Skills

Knowledge of product in India & the Indian Subcontinent

Broad travel experience in the Indian Subcontinent

Relationship management

Team management

Creativity and innovation

Effective communication

Work prioritization

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Experience with CRS

Education

Degree level education

A level standard education

Job description

Job Title – Product Manager – India

Department/Sector – Travel

Job Location – London

Salary – £34k – £38k

Our client is recruiting a India Product Manager who will be responsible for the commercial and operational success of the India programme.

You will be responsible for identifying and taking advantage of the considerable potential for growth and for developing the programme in the years ahead.

They need you to identify areas of development based on client research, market analysis and sales/cost projections.

Another area of the role is to be responsible for organising effective working processes with offices abroad, increasing mutual efficiencies and cooperation going forward.

Ensuring that the quality of the product provided in terms of services and accommodation is of the requisite high standard.

You will be determining the destinations and itineraries for the annual brochure tour programme, negotiating and contracting rates and services with agents, airlines, hotels, and costing the programme; assisting in sourcing and selecting brochure images and writing product copy.

In the role, you should ensure that tour prices are competitive and that all tours are commercially viable.

Key Skills/Experience Needed:

• Good knowledge of product in India & the Indian Subcontinent
• Broad travel experience in the Indian Subcontinent
• Ability to manage relationships both externally and internally
• Experience of managing teams is an advantage.
• Proven ability to be creative and innovative in work
• Proven ability to communicate accurately, concisely, confidently and intelligently, both verbally and in writing
• Proven ability to prioritise work requirements and work under own initiative
• Proven ability to work within company procedures and policies as part of a team
• Educated to degree level – although if more experienced in work will consider educated to ‘A’ level standard
• Minimum 2 years experience in planning and costing a programme of tours
• Experience of costing and managing the profitability of a programme
• Organised and methodical
• The ability to work to deadlines
• Mature attitude to work
• Proven ability to negotiate with outside suppliers and organizations
• Experience of dealing with the needs of different internal departments
• Experience of CRS an advantage