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Product Executive

Employer
Travel Trade Recruitment
Location
South East London, London, England
Salary
£20000 - £22000 per annum
Closing date
4 Jul 2019

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

Job Details

Are you a Product executive looking for a New Challenge or an experienced Travel Consultant looking for a role in Product now here is your chance to work for an award winning specialist brand becoming an integral part of a dynamic, ambitious, innovative and growing business.
The Role:
*Coordinate and communicate all South America and Indian Subcontinent itinerary alterations and other product changes to relevant parties within the business both in the UK and globally.
*Follow up with suppliers on customer complaints and feedback and support the Customer Relations team as required for South America and Indian Subcontinent. Use this information as input to the Southeast Asia product development and improvement process as appropriate.
*Maintain product information and documents related to the Southeast Asia product range, this will involve the administration of planning sheets, final itineraries and tour dossiers.
*Liaise with relevant suppliers for specific requests made by the UK sales team.
*Be on hand to answer any queries for the Sales team as required.
*Provide full assistance with the production of all relevant client documentation, including reviewing copy, checking the accuracy and appropriateness of information, and liaising with the design team and proofing.
*Carry out weekly capacity reports for South America and Indian Subcontinent and make recommendation to the Product Manager to maximise yield and profitability.
*Work with the Southeast Asia Product Manager to deliver training programmes to the reservations team and other parts of the business when required.
*Carry out regular analysis of relevant competitors' products and keep up-to-date with trends and activity.
*Work with internal departments on ad-hoc projects as required to ensure the accuracy of product information, including supporting the yearly brochure production process.
*Research relevant product destinations where possible.
*Be positive and flexible to assist with other aspects of the product department when necessary.
*Be willing to work with other destinations as required (including South America)
*Be positive in undertaking any reasonable duties relevant to the position to ensure the success of the department.
*Continually develop personal knowledge and expertise, be pro-active and work with autonomy.
*Actively collaborate with other departments on all elements of the product mix.
Skills Required:
*Outstanding organisational skills, methodical, ability to prioritise
*Attention to detail, accuracy and systems orientated
*Proven writing skills, including ability to accurately proof and develop brochures and other customer literature
*Lateral thinking and problem solving ability
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
*High energy, positive "can do "spirit and strong team ethic
*Culturally astute with preferably a good knowledge of Southeast Asia
*Aptitude to learn various reservations systems
*Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines with flexible working hours
*Competency using Excel and other Microsoft Office Applications
The Package:
*Salary dependent on experience , company annual bonus scheme , 20 days' holiday entitlement with an additional day for each completed year.
Interested:
*If you would like to apply for the position please click 'APPLY' or email your cv to helen@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk or call Helen on 02038879444

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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