Job Reference: 23134
Job Duration:
Start date: ASAP
Description:
Do you have product or negotiation experience from an inbound travel company? This successful and well-known inbound travel company is seeking a product executive for its busy groups department.
The Product Bookings department secures hotel space for leisure groups and ensures that the products meet clients' requirements. This is a supplier-facing role and requires close cooperation with the Quotations Team and the Sales Team. It is a busy, multiple priorities environment where a strong teamwork mindset and a positive attitude is essential for success.
Responsibilities
⦁Acquiringa competitive price for our clients, within a short turnaround time
⦁Negotiating hotel rates and terms & conditions; achieving an agreed margin for the company
⦁Developing relationships with hotels: exchanging feedback, providing updates, identifying ways of customising requests to suppliers to optimise outcome
⦁Maximising usage of pre-booked space
⦁Liaising with internal clients (Sales, Quotations, Business Development)
⦁Storing and presenting product knowledgeRequired skills and experience
⦁A positive attitude; confident and persuasive manner
⦁An effective team player
⦁Negotiation skills
⦁Accurate working style, with strong attention to detail
⦁Good knowledge of our destinations Great Britain and Ireland
⦁Strong communication skills, including an excellent knowledge of both written andspoken English
⦁Previous experience in group or coach travel is an advantage
⦁Proficiency in Microsoft Office Packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
The Package:
The successful applicant can expect a very competitive starting salary of £23-25k plus excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work for a friendly and ambitious travel company.
Interested?
If you are keen to apply and feel you have the required skills and work experience, please send your CV to Michael@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk or click 'Apply'.
Industry: Travel and Tourism
Salary: £23000 - £25000 per annum
Salary Benefits:
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: Product, Groups, Product Executive,inbound
Contact Name: Michael Ruggiero
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