Job Reference: 22411
Job Duration:
Start date: asap
Description:
I am excited to be recruiting for a Senior Asia Product& Commercial Specialist, this exciting new position would be working within an expert led specialist team who are based in Surrey. As the Senior Asia Product & Commercial Executive you will ensure that a pre-agreed strategy for growing tailor-madebusiness is effectively implemented. This role is responsible for helping develop product, contracting, negotiating contribution, sourcing offers and creating product content. This role requires someone who is personable who has a natural flair for relationship building with a focus on identifying experiences that transform the quality of the customers' holidays by thinking creatively about what makes a great travel experience. This amazing new position comes with a very competitive salary plus some great company benefits!
Acting as a liaison point between suppliers, central functions and the internal teams, this role requiresboth an all-round understanding of the main influencing factors on product saleability, along with excellent commercial knowledge, plus good communication and collaboration skills.
THE ROLE;
Product definition & sourcing
*Ensure UK market and target customer base (existing database and potential future customer opportunities) are well understood and used to drive product and pricing strategy and subsequent implementation
*Support contracting activities through direct suppliers; including creation of bed briefs and/ or negotiation with bed bank operators and destination management companies
*Manage relationships with key suppliers, partners and frontline sales
*Negotiate with suppliers to deliver commercial and product strategy objective
Product production
*Provide feedback on market opportunities
*Assist with digital content and provide feedback on style and content, input into destination and product content
Copy writing
* Create content online, in marketing collateral, for use in sales tools and customer documents) reflects the product line strategy
*Liaise with brand marketing team to ensure that the content is appropriately edited to meet the brand tone of voice and look and feel requirements
Operational management
*Help manage operational performance of product line
*Ensure commercial and timely handling of internal and external queries
*Provide specialist product knowledge and advice to direct customer facing teams:
*Actively contribute to improving commercial support toachieve sales targets:
*Team management of set up/ sales support function, including
Experience:
*A passion for sourcinggreat travel experiences
*Destination expertise with strong customer focus
*Excellent negotiation, communication and collaboration skills.
*Commercial acumen, able to assess data, draw conclusions and propose actions based on detailed analysis, including appropriate pricing approaches
*All-round understanding of the factors influencing product saleability in the tailor-made market
*Excellent all-round knowledge of the travel marketplace, competitors and current trends
Desirable
*Experience of linemanagement responsibility of a data set up/ sales support team
*First hand travel experience in region of responsibility
*Experience of working in a small, multi-functional team
*Ability to present confidently to groups and individuals
THE PACKAGE:There is a very competitive salary on offer for this new role, in the region of £30000.00 plus there is a bonus potential andgreat company benefits! There is some excellent career progression available once you have got your foot in the door with this very desirable, Surrey based tour operator.
INTERESTED?
If you are a self starter who is passionate about travel with a "can do" attitude and have the relevant skills and experience for this exciting new Senior Product & Commercial Executive please follow the instructions and click "apply" send your CV to Helenc@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk or call Helen Cassin on 01293 850647 for more information.
Industry: Travel and Tourism
Salary: Up to £30000 per annum + Plus bonus & Company Benefits!
Salary Benefits: Plus bonus & Company Benefits!
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: product & commercial senior executive asia tour operator travel surrey
Contact Name: Helen Cassin
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