Remote Tourism Product Developer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,165,000 - 1,664,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel credits

Health and wellness benefits

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and strategically minded Remote Tourism Product Developer to design and curate innovative travel packages. This fully remote role leverages your destination knowledge and market insights to shape our online travel offerings for a global audience.

You will research trends, develop itineraries, negotiate with suppliers, and collaborate with marketing to craft compelling descriptions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in tourism product development, tour operations, or travel planning.
• In-depth knowledge of various global destinations and travel markets.
• Proven ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers and manage supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical skills for market research and financial viability assessment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable working remotely.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify emerging travel trends and market opportunities to conceptualize new tour products and experiences.
• Develop and design compelling travel itineraries, including flights, accommodations, activities, and transportation.
• Negotiate contracts and rates with airlines, hotels, tour operators, and other service providers.
• Ensure all developed products meet quality standards, safety regulations, and profitability targets.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to create effective product descriptions and promotional materials.
• Monitor product performance and gather customer feedback to make necessary improvements and updates.

Skills

Negotiation

Market research

Destination knowledge

Remote collaboration

Communication

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading online travel agency, is seeking a creative and strategically minded Remote Tourism Product Developer to design and curate innovative travel packages and experiences. This role operates entirely remotely, allowing you to leverage your expertise in destination knowledge and market trends from anywhere. You will be responsible for researching, conceptualizing, and developing new tour products, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring our offerings are competitive and appealing to a global market. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate traveler and product innovator to shape the future of travel offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify emerging travel trends and market opportunities to conceptualize new tour products and experiences.


• Develop and design compelling travel itineraries, including flights, accommodations, activities, and transportation.


• Negotiate contracts and rates with airlines, hotels, tour operators, and other service providers.


• Ensure all developed products meet quality standards, safety regulations, and profitability targets.


• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to create effective product descriptions and promotional materials.


• Monitor product performance and gather customer feedback to make necessary improvements and updates.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in tourism product development, tour operations, or travel planning.


• In-depth knowledge of various global destinations and travel markets.


• Proven ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers and manage supplier relationships.


• Strong analytical skills for market research and financial viability assessment.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable working remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.


• Flexible remote working arrangements and potential for travel credits.


• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.


• Opportunities for professional growth and development in the travel industry.


• Be part of a forward-thinking company shaping the future of online travel.