Product and Contracting Manager

Ambitions Travel Recruitment; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Industry events exposure

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Ambitions Travel Recruitment is seeking a Product Manager for UK or Ireland inbound travel. You will source, negotiate and contract products for FIT and Group business, building strong supplier relationships and supporting destination development.

You will work in a hybrid setup, travel occasionally for supplier briefings and trade events, and contribute to a competitively priced product portfolio. A strong knowledge of the UK/ Ireland tourism market is required.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience sourcing or contracting travel products and services.
• Strong commercial understanding and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate and contract products and services for FIT and Group business.
• Deliver against commercial and operational KPIs for the product portfolio.
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers and partners.
• Negotiate promotions, packages and itineraries, and source new products.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Ireland tourism knowledge

Sourcing travel products

CRM experience

MS Office

English proficiency

Driver's license

Right to work

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

BASED UK OR IRELAND — HYBRID | 2 DAYS OFFICE, 3 DAYS HOME

Product Manager job based in the UK or Ireland within the inbound travel industry, offering a great salary plus monthly bonus. This is a commercially focused role sourcing, negotiating and contracting products for FIT and Group business, building strong supplier relationships and supporting destination and product development.

Do you enjoy sourcing and negotiating great products and experiences that shape memorable inbound travel itineraries?

Are you commercially sharp and confident building supplier relationships, negotiating contracts and getting products ready for sale?

Do you bring good knowledge of the UK or Ireland tourism market, with an eye for new products, destinations and experiences?

And importantly, are you organised, detail-focused and happy to travel several weeks a year to meet suppliers and attend trade events?

Our Client

Our client is a well-established inbound travel specialist, creating carefully curated visitor experiences across the UK and Ireland for international tour operators, travel agents and the wider travel trade. They work closely with overseas partners to deliver dependable, high-quality product for both FIT and Group travellers.

They are now seeking a Product Manager to join their commercial team, taking ownership of supplier sourcing, negotiation and contracting — helping to shape a competitive, well-priced product portfolio that supports the business’s continued growth.

The Role

In this role, you will take ownership of sourcing, negotiating and contracting products and services for FIT and Group business, helping to build a commercially competitive and accurately contracted product portfolio.

• Source, negotiate and contract products and services for FIT and Group business
• Deliver against agreed commercial and operational KPIs for the product portfolio
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and partners
• Negotiate special promotions, packages and itineraries, and source new products and experiences
• Support destination and product development in line with business and client needs
• Manage relationships with existing partners, including performance reviews and reporting
• Coordinate product loading and support the timely release of contracted products for sale
• Keep clients and colleagues informed of new products, developments and changes
• Support Operations Teams with the resolution of product or supplier-related issues
• Attend familiarisation trips, trade fairs, workshops and networking events

Experience Required

• Strong commercial understanding with excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Good knowledge of Ireland tourism industry
• 2-3 years’ experience sourcing or contracting travel products and services
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and precision
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint; CRM experience an advantage
• Strong organisational, multi-tasking and prioritisation skills
• Professional fluency in English
• Full UK/European driving licence
• Must have and maintain the right to work in the UK or Ireland
• Hybrid working — 2 days in the office, 3 days from home
• Great salary plus monthly bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare (on completion of probation)
• Opportunity to represent the business at industry events, FAM trips and trade fairs
• A growing, commercially ambitious business with real scope for career development

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for a Product Manager in inbound travel in the UK or Ireland?

We’re not displaying the exact salary for this role, but it comes with a great salary plus monthly bonus. Ambitions Travel Recruitment will share the full package details with shortlisted candidates.

What does hybrid working look like in this role?

Two days in the office, three days from home — structured and specific, not subject to change at short notice.

Is inbound travel or tourism experience required?

Good knowledge of the UK or Ireland tourism market is important, and France experience is an advantage, though not essential. Ambitions Travel Recruitment will fully brief all shortlisted candidates before interview.

What does a Product Manager role in inbound travel involve?

A Product Manager sources, negotiates and contracts products and services for FIT and Group business, manages supplier relationships, and supports product and destination development to keep the portfolio commercially competitive.