LOCATION: Cupar, Fife Commutable from Glenrothes, St Andrews, Perth, Dundee, Kirkcaldy, Leven JOB TITLE: Senior Product Executive SALARY & BENEFITS: Łcompetitive dependent on experience HOURS: Full time Monday-Friday THE COMPANY: Our client is a specialist tour operating business providing short, escorted coach tours within the UK as well as longer, overseas holidays worldwide. They are a market leader in providing escorted garden holidays as well as special interest tours such as archaeology holidays, all of which are led by suitably knowledgeable guides. Established for over 20 years they have an enviable reputation for providing well planned and enjoyable itineraries where, on average, almost half of the participants on every tour is made up of returning customers. THE ROLE: Senior Product Executive As Senior Product Executive you will be joining a small but busy operations department where you will be dealing with existing suppliers as well as sourcing new ones. Your role will involve all aspects of the tours including researching new tour programmes, establishing supplier relationships, contracting hotels, coaches etc., putting costings together and working to budgets. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well established company that offer a friendly and stimulating working environment. Key Responsibilities:- Contracting the most competitive rates from hotels, coaches, guides etc Copy writing Brochure production Product training Research and suggest ideas for new tours Source and negotiate with suppliers and work to budgets Conduct competitor analysis THE CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate will have a real passion for travel with previous experience of working in a similar operations role within the travel industry, experienced in contracting services such as hotels, flights, trains and tour guides. You will ideally have experience working for a similar tour company although what would really set you apart is having a really strong product background, where you have been directly responsible for a specific product or products, whether it be tours, cruises, private groups, inbound groups or other travel industry product. We are looking for candidates that can bring with them a wealth of product knowledge, expertise and ideas to generate new growth in all areas of the marketplace. The ability to conduct competitor analysis and strategic planning will be crucial. Key skills and experience: Previous experience within the travel/tourism industry is essential Excellent product knowledge Contracting experience Resilient to working under pressure Keen attention to detail Strong communication skills - written and verbal Negotiating skills Does this sound like you?... If the answer is yes please hit the apply now button. You will be forwarded an Online Application form to further strengthen your application and we will respond to you in due course.
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