Product Executive - Travel Industry - Century City

Job Specification

Well-established B2B tour operator supporting travel agents in selling holidays to the UK and Irish markets

Specialise in curating and customising the perfect holiday packages for their clients

Small, dynamic, and fast-growing team, we are in an exciting scale-up phase

Work closely with the Product Director to manage hotel, airline, and ground supplier relationships

Negotiate offers, and ensure accurate loading of rates and allocations

You will be a go-to expert for internal teams on your destinations and products

Playing a vital role in driving sales and market competitiveness

Fantastic opportunity for someone with existing Indian Ocean product experience who wants to advance their career in a dynamic and ambitious travel company

• Support the development of Indian Ocean products and destination strategy
• Build and manage relationships with suppliers, hoteliers, and DMCs
• Assist in negotiating competitive contracts, special offers, and allocations
• Analyse market trends and identify profitable opportunities
• Interpret and apply supplier contracts to price packages manually
• Support social media marketing with creative, eye-catching offers
• Act as the main contact for internal product-related queries
• Provide training and product knowledge support to the sales team
• Monitor and report on product performance and customer feedback
• Represent our client at trade shows and on product trips

Minimum Requirements

Matric or equivelant

Travel Diploma

Proven experience working with Indian Ocean destinations (essential)

Experience in a tour operator product role (preferred)

Strong commercial and analytical skills

Confident interpreting supplier contracts and pricing manually

Excellent written and verbal English communication

Creative mindset, especially for marketing and social media promotions

High attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and in a team

Comfortable liaising with international suppliers and stakeholders

Able to manage pressure and meet tight deadlines

Hours : 9am - 6pm ( UK Hours )(Monday to Friday)

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