As Senior Product Executive your main duties will be liaise with key partners to ensure that we maintain and grow relationships and to manage the administration and negotiation of contracts. You will also have responsibility for web content, accurately interpreting and loading airline and hotel contracts and hotel information into the in-house database and for the website. You will be responsible for pricing packages and special offers for on and offline advertising. Also preparing itineraries for contracting trips, and any other general administrative duties.

You should have previous travel industry experience, within the product department of a tour operator. Experience of managing supplier contracts and relationships is essential. Knowledge of Sabre or another CRS would be a distinct advantage.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the loading and checking of products on to the web.
• Liaising with suppliers.
• Managing and organising all supplier contracts.
• Responsible for contract negotiations and ensuring quality products are purchased for promotion.
• Securing special rates so tactical offers can be priced and promoted on the web and through other offline avenues.
• Ensuring all contracts are up to date.
• Attending tradeshows to meet with suppliers.
• Ensuring Reservations have all selling tools required and training where necessary.
• Closely monitor competitor activity and take action to ensure competitiveness on the market when required.
• Overseas travel required.

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED

• Excellent Computer Skills
• Highly organised with excellent written and communication skills.
• Experience of using Microsoft Office, Outlook and Internet
• First class attention to detail.
• Excellent geographical knowledge of both Longhaul and Shorthaul destinations essential.
• Negotiation Skills.
• Knowledge of CRS (Sabre an advantage).
• Enthusiastic, with an ability to work under pressure.
• Customer focused with natural flair to buy products that sell.
• Team spirited with good sense of humour.
• Proven experience in Travel, preferably within online Tour Operations.