PRODUCT MANAGER

PRODUCT MANAGER
TOUR OPERATOR
SURREY, UP TO £30,000

THE JOB
Reporting into the Chief Executive, the position of Product Manager will be responsible for the creation and development of adventure product. You will liaise with overseas suppliers contracting rates, pricing the product and making sure it is marketed correctly online and through other mediums.

You will come with a tour operating background and have a passion for adventure travel. Our client is a start-up tour operator, in phase 2 of their growth and therefore are seeking candidates with a can-do attitude, a hands-on approach and the ability to adapt. Creative ideas are also extremely important for this Product Manager job.

On a personal level, our client is looking for a well-traveled individual that comes with stories and experiences of their own and with their passion for adventure and unique experience play a key role in new product development and enhancements.

As a Product Manager, you will have a strong understanding of contract negotiations with DMC's, know how to look at competitor analysis, work closely with the sales team who will be selling your product and marketing.


ABOUT THE COMPANY
A start-up Tour Operator specialising in adventure and unique travel experiences.


WHAT EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?
* A Product management experience within a tour operator is ESSENTIAL
* Supplier management
* Strong negotiation skills
* Able to multitask
* Autonomous and able to work in a lean structure
* Adaptable to change
* A passion for adventure travel, being well-traveled yourself


WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?
Our client is offering a competitive salary of £30,000 + 25 days annual leave and parking for staff.

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Progressive Travel Recruitment (a trading name of Progressive Personnel Ltd., est. 2005) is a leading international travel and hospitality recruitment company with offices in the UK, USA, Canada, United Arab Emirates, South Africa and The Maldives.