Antella Travel Recruitment
Travel Product Manager – Part Time
Base Salary £24,000 based on 32 hours
Fully Remote within the UK
Our client is a fast-growing, entrepreneurial travel and media company specialising in Escorted Touring and Group Travel.
They have developed partnerships with some of the world's best media brands to provide exclusive bespoke travel programs for their readers and members.
Due to their growth, they are recruiting for a Travel Product Manager on a part basis (32 hours) to join their team who has a strong background in escorted tours and private group travel, with a proven track record of developing and managing bespoke travel programmes.
The successful candidate will be commercially minded, highly organised, and proactive in identifying opportunities for growth and product enhancement.
The Travel Product Manager will have full ownership of the product lifecycle from strategy to evaluation, including the management of product pipeline, ensuring internal and external stakeholders have the tools to maximise sales and discover new opportunities.
This is a part role of 32 hours per week ideally working between the core hours of 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday.
The role is offered on a fully remote basis with the requirement of 1 day per month in the office based in Surrey.
Travel Product Manager Responsibilities:
Work closely with the Head of Product to plan and manage the product pipeline, ensuring the appropriate balance between packages developed by us and those sourced through third-party partnerships.
Develop and maintain product pipelines and schedules from concept through to launch, including the pricing and commercial viability.
Ensure the ongoing delivery of an engaging, competitive, and diverse product portfolio that aligns with the needs of our partners and expert audiences, while supporting the achievement of business sales targets.
Build, maintain and strengthen supplier relationships including negotiating the best rates and arrangements for our customers.
Secure and manage product allocations, monitor availability, and source suitable alternatives when required.
Collaborate closely with internal departments to deliver products in line with agreed deadlines and provide timely responses to sales and marketing-related queries.
Travel Product Manager Experience Required:
Previous experience within product development and contracting experience within a tour operator, cruise operator, or similar travel business, ideally in escorted touring or extensive experience in a 'front line' sales role that included working directly with DMCs and suppliers on the creation of itineraries
Extensive experience of managing supplier relationship, contracting and rate negotiation
Impeccable organisation and administration skills
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to capitalise on revenue generating product opportunities.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels, internally and externally
Passionate about cultivating an open, positive and collaborative company culture
Travel Product Manager Salary and Benefits:
Base Salary £24,000 based on 32 hours
23 days annual leave
Career development
Pension
Fully remote within the UK
Travel discounts and fam trips
To apply for this Travel Product Manager role, please email your CV and a member of the team will be in contact to discuss your application and the company
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