Product Manager - Australasia

Travel Trade Recruitment; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel company is seeking an experienced Product Manager specializing in Australasia. This full-time role involves negotiating supplier rates, developing product strategies, and leading a team in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in the travel sector and excellent negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a product/purchasing role is essential.
• Strong knowledge of the online travel sector and supplier connectivity technology.
• Excellent attention to detail and commercial acumen required.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate market-leading rates and manage supplier relationships.
• Create product strategy using market research and competitor analysis.
• Support sales teams with product training and information.

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Commercial acumen

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Decision-making

Flexibility

Education

Experience in product/purchasing role

Knowledge of online travel sector

Knowledge of supplier connectivity technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Experienced Product manager who specialises in Australasia, you will have previous product management experience, strong supplier relationships and a love for all things down under!!

This is an award winning tour operator with an excellent fast paced sales team and a supportive product team. They are looking for a manager to lead, someone creative, driven and innovative who can continue with the company's success. This role can be remote or office based (North West) Monday- Friday, full time.

If this role sounds of interest and you are ready for you next adventure please reach out!

Key Responsibilities:

• Full responsibility for negotiating market-leading rates, exclusive offers and availability with suppliers
• Accountability for the trading performance of designated destinations and product lines
• Creation of the product strategy for designated destinations using market research, competitor analysis and performance reviews
• Development and management of strong supplier relationships (at all levels) across a range of product types and a range of international destinations
• Working with internal stakeholders to develop and drive forward the supplier connectivity strategy
• Ensuring all designated Product lines and suppliers adhere to full Health and Safety requirements
• Developing and sourcing funding for marketing opportunities from suppliers
• Supporting the sales teams with product training and information

The Person: Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Previous experience working within a product/purchasing role
• Strong knowledge of the online travel sector
• Strong knowledge of supplier connectivity technology
• Strong commercial acumen
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)

Personal Qualities:

• Excellent negotiation skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated, proactive and enthusiastic (willing to go the extra mile)
• Able to work as part of a team
• Confident decision-maker
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Ability to organise, prioritise and manage workload efficiently to tight deadlines
• Ability to effectively lead and manage others in their day-to-day work

This is a FULL-TIME office-based role where you will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Interested:

Please call Hollie on 0161 923 6120, or email your CV to [e-mail]