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Product/Contracts Executive

Employer
Travel Trade Recruitment
Location
Kent, England
Salary
Up to £24000 per annum + bonus
Closing date
17 Oct 2019

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

Job Details

A Specialist Travel Tour company based in Kent are looking for a Contract Executive to work for their successful, diverse, fast growing tours team.

Are you an Outgoing ' go- getting individual who wants to develop and progress? Do you have Contracting/Product experience within the Travel Industry and looking to get away from the London commute?

Product Development

*Analyse market trends (both own product and industry) and propose new tours
*Create new itineraries (tours) for presentation at appropriate meetings
*Take advantage of new routes/flight opportunities

Yield Management

*Review sales and take appropriate action in terms of renegotiation of rates, increase late availability rooms and contracting forward departure dates

Commercial and Contracting

*Maintain and react to competitor analysis on all product
*Negotiation of rates/dates/terms for assigned areas within given parameters.
*Renegotiation of existing contracts
*Maintaining excellent supplier relationships and promoting the brand positively
*Ensure all assigned areas have a valid contract in place
*Dealing with invoice queries

Costing and Pricing

*All costs/dates for assigned areas loaded
*Pricing of itineraries in accordance with company margin requirements

Product Management

*Res training on new and existing tours to ensure high quality of knowledge on detail is given
*Ensure that all information regarding assigned areas is communicated promptly internally
*Brochure proofing
*Assisting with Post-Trip Reviews and complaints
*Management of Tour Dossiers

Operational

*Assist in any operational situation should the need arise, to support the relevant Manager

General

*To complete any task in addition to the above that may be needed by; The Chairman, CEO, Managing Director or Head of Tours


Essential Skills

*Previous product or commercial experience in a tour operator role essential
*Strong team and work ethic, providing assistance when colleagues absent
*Good communication skills
*Numerate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
*Excellent understanding and application of English language both oral and written
*Excellent attention to detail
*Strong interpersonal skills and an outgoing, approachable personality
*Ability to work in a busy and pressured environment
*Willingness to travel internationally for work

THE PACKAGE:

The salary package on offer for this position of Contract Executive includes a basic salary of £24,000 (plus bonus).

INTERESTED?

To apply for the position of Contract Executive
Click 'apply' to submit your CV
This role is being managed by Joe@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk / Tel: 0203 887 9444
Please note that only candidates who meet the shortlisted requirements will be contacted

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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