Remote Product Manager

Executive Placings; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Destination Management Company is seeking a remote Product Manager based in South Africa. Ideal candidates will possess at least 5 years of experience in the travel industry with strong negotiation skills and extensive knowledge of Southern Africa as a travel destination. Responsibilities include managing product portfolios, conducting analyses, and collaborating with marketing. This role requires adaptability as it is a work-from-home position.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in travel industry.
• Extensive knowledge of Southern Africa.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Handle product portfolio and negotiate best rates.
• Conduct product analyses and supplier management.
• Collaborate with marketing team.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Communication

Attention to Detail

Tools

Travel Studio

WETU

Microsoft Excel

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists to join a leading Destination Management Company in a remote Product Manager role. This position is permanent and is open to candidates based in South Africa.

Experience required:
Minimum 5 years of experience in the travel industry, with a proven track record in product management and development within inbound tourism
Extensive knowledge of Southern Africa as a travel destination
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
Ability to travel within Southern Africa
Proficiency in Travel Studio and WETU is essential
Agile, adaptable, and energetic professional
Competent in use of Microsoft Office products (particularly Excel)
Strong communication skills
Attention to detail, striving towards minimum errors and high accuracy
Fluent English language skills

Duties include:
Handle product portfolio
Supplier Management
Negotiate best possible rates
Product analyses
Maintain rates on the portal
Handle the operating system
Product training
Collaborate with the marketing team

This position is a work from home (remote) position, that requires the candidate to provide their own reliable internet connection (at their own cost) and electricity supply, even during load shedding.
It is important to have a stable working record with contactable references.