Hybrid Tourism Product Development Manager

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses (performance-based)

Flexible hybrid work

Health insurance

Travel allowances

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Tourism Product Development Manager to conceptualize and launch new travel experiences. This hybrid role balances remote ideation with in-office collaboration and operational planning.

The ideal candidate will design market-ready tour packages, conduct feasibility studies, and work cross-functionally to deliver commercially viable products that grow our market leadership in tourism and hospitality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Tourism Management, Hospitality, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in product development, preferably within the tourism or hospitality sector.
• Proven track record of successfully launching new tourism products or services.
• Strong understanding of market analysis, consumer behavior, and product lifecycle management.
• Excellent creativity, strategic thinking, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid remote and office-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify market trends and opportunities for new tourism product development.
• Design, develop, and prototype innovative tour packages, activities, and experiences.
• Conduct feasibility studies and financial projections for new product offerings.
• Collaborate with operations, marketing, and sales teams to ensure seamless product launch and delivery.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts for product components.
• Monitor product performance and gather customer feedback for continuous improvement.

Skills

Creative mindset

Strategic thinking

Project management

Market analysis

Consumer behavior

Education

Bachelor's degree in Tourism Management

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality

Bachelor's degree in Business

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and strategic Tourism Product Development Manager to conceptualize and launch new travel experiences. This hybrid role balances remote ideation and market research with in-office collaboration and operational planning. You will identify market opportunities, design unique tour packages and activities, and ensure their successful implementation. The ideal candidate has a passion for travel, a creative mindset, and a proven ability to develop commercially viable and engaging tourism products that cater to evolving traveler demands, contributing to the company's growth and market leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify market trends and opportunities for new tourism product development.
• Design, develop, and prototype innovative tour packages, activities, and experiences.
• Conduct feasibility studies and financial projections for new product offerings.
• Collaborate with operations, marketing, and sales teams to ensure seamless product launch and delivery.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts for product components.
• Monitor product performance and gather customer feedback for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Tourism Management, Hospitality, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in product development, preferably within the tourism or hospitality sector.
• Proven track record of successfully launching new tourism products or services.
• Strong understanding of market analysis, consumer behavior, and product lifecycle management.
• Excellent creativity, strategic thinking, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid remote and office-based environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and travel allowances.
• Opportunities for professional growth and innovation.