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Travel Operations Executive

Employer
Travel Trade Recruitment
Location
Swindon, Wiltshire, England
Salary
£20000 - £22000 per annum + Company bonus, pension and much more!
Closing date
12 Apr 2019

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Sector
Tour Operator
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Job function
Operations

Job Details

I am currently recruiting for Contracts Executives for my client who are a growing tour operator based in the Swindon area, I am keen to hear from you if you have great analytical skills, are able to work under pressure and have experience of working in the travel industry. This fantastic new role would be a great way to step into tour operations if you have worked in a travel agent's, business travel or have a real passion for the travel industry!

Job Purpose:
A key role to manage the operational portfolio and assist in the procurement of worldwide ground stock. Maintain and support the development of international relationships with both individual ground suppliers and destination management companies.
THE JOB:
*Assist with Stock Requests and administer the contract management process including:
*Maintain a filing control for all requests and status for each negotiation.
*Responsible for filing of contracts, loading of rates and ensuring all contractual deadlines are achieved.
*Monitoring of upcoming liabilities to ensure unsold stock is released to suppliers.
*Own Competitor, Market and Year on Year Analysis of contract rates to support contracting negotiations.
*Ensure stock is obtained and loaded to agreed deadlines with UK and International Product teams
*Assist with the collation and analysis of data for each supplier/region on sales, room nights, year on year growth numbers.
*Liaise with the Operations team to ensure the customer journey is not compromised through the buying of ground elements that are 'below quality standards' expected by the company.
*Ensure legal team and systems team are aligned with supplier agreements.
*Support Legal Contracting with Suppliers
*Ensure 'Buying' timetable is maintained and controlled, calls and trips to deliver agreements are in place
*Support business familiarisation trip requests.
*Highlight high / low stock levels requiring action between operation, product teams and Contract Managers.
*Highlight any contractual risks, compliance and issue escalations to Contract Managers.
*Loading ground stock including Bed Nights, Transfers and Tours into internal system (TravelTek System)

Skill set required:
Essential
*Good analytical skills and the ability to relay complex information in a concise way
*Able to work well under pressure, whilst maintaining great attention to detail.
*Great numeracy skills
*Is organised and can take ownership of own work
*Is able to manage and prioritise conflicting demands
*Takes responsibility for own decisions, taking into account risk and impact
*Is able to communicate in a professional and positive manner at all levels
*Build great relationships with both internal and external suppliers both in the UK and overseas
*To have confidence in own ability
*Takes pride in standard of work
*Strong pro-active, dynamic, passionate and a team player.
*Proven track record of organisational planning
*Good standard of general education to GCSE level, particularly in Maths and English.

Desirable

*Educated to A Level standard
*Experience of contract management
*Experience of working in travel or a keen interest in Travel


THE PACKAGE;
The successful candidate will be rewarded with a fantastic salary in the region of £22000 - £24000 plus you can expect some great company perks eg company profit scheme, health care benefits plus much more!

INTERESTED?
If you would like to be considered for this great new role please apply by following the link and click on "apply" send your CV directly to Helenc@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk or call Helen Cassin on 01293 850647 for more information

Company

TRAVEL TRADE RECRUITMENT
Travel Trade Recruitment handles vacancies from hundreds of employers each year. We have a wide variety of permanent and temporary job opportunities within all sectors of the travel industry, including business travel, tour operations, retail travel, and reservations.
We want to help you find the ideal travel industry job, make the next career step, and maximise your potential. We do this by finding out about you, as well as what is important to your career goals and lifestyle aspirations.

TRAINING
We also offer CRS training courses in the four major systems of Galileo, Sabre, Amadeus, Worldspan, and can advise which course would enhance your career.
Find more details at www.traveltradetraining.com

VOTED 'BEST UKTRAVEL RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY'
Travel Trade Recruitment won three awards in 2009 for Best Travel Recruitment Consultancy, including 'Best UK Travel Recruitment Consultancy' at the Globe Travel Awards, Star Recruitment Consultancy at the Travel Bulletin Awards, and Travel Recruitment Company of the Year at the recent British Travel Awards. We are an official ABTA Industry Partner, Members of the Institute of Travel and Tourism (IATA) and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.

All information supplied to Travel Trade Recruitment will be dealt with confidentiality. Your details will not be passed onto a Client without your specific permission.

Our service to job seekers is completely free. Contact your nearest office and speak our friendly consultants for free advice, or register for our online recruitment services at

www.traveltradejobs.com

London Office
Tel: 0203 887 9444
Email: london@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

Birmingham Office
Tel: 0121 222 2624
Email: birmingham@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

Manchester Office
Tel: 0161 923 6120
Email: manchester@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

Leeds Office
Tel: 0113 394 4147
Email: leeds@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

Scottish Division
Tel: 0141 248 5222
Email: scotland@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

Temp Division
Tel: 0203 887 9444
Email: temps@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

 

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
0203 887 9444
Location
3rd Floor, 1 Aldgate
London
EC3N 1RE
GB

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