Remote Product Manager (Travel Industry)

Executive Placings; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Destination Management Company is seeking an experienced Remote Product Manager with a minimum of 5 years in the travel industry. The role involves handling product portfolios, supplier management, and negotiation of rates. Candidates must possess extensive knowledge of Southern Africa, strong communication skills, and be proficient in Travel Studio and WETU. This position is remote, requiring a reliable internet connection.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the travel industry, with proven product management track record.
• Extensive knowledge of Southern Africa as a travel destination.
• Agile, adaptable, and energetic professional.

Responsibilities

• Handle product portfolio.
• Supplier Management.
• Negotiate best possible rates.
• Conduct product analyses.
• Maintain rates on the portal.
• Handle the operating system.
• Provide product training.
• Collaborate with the marketing team.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Fluent English

Tools

Travel Studio

WETU

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Remote Product Manager (Travel Industry) – South Africa.

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.