We are excited to be hiring for a Product Manager - SouthEast Asia. This is a great opportunity for a commercially savvy and creative product professional to take ownership of our Southeast Asia portfolio - from product design and contracting through to pricing, supplier management, and bringing new tour ideas to life.
The Job:
* Lead all aspects of the product range across all markets, including contracting, operations, logistics, training, and regional development.
* Create and deliver detailed itineraries and tour information, setting clear customer expectations.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to tailor programs for diverse markets, including our core markets in Australia, New Zealand & the United Kingdom.
* Secure competitive rates and unique offerings with suppliers, maintaining service agreements.
* Regularly evaluate product performance, proposing strategies to increase market share and maximise tour margins.
* Manage tour capacity to meet demand levels, while achieving trip-fill targets.
* Forge exclusive partnerships to boost destination growth.
* Cultivate a respected and innovative product range, targeting specific market needs.
* Handle all budgeting, costing, and financial management for destination tours.
* Research and develop new marketable ideas.
* Leverage feedback to improve and innovate product offerings.
* Stay ahead of industry trends to inform strategic planning.
* Evaluate sales against targets to gauge product success.
* Ensure competitive pricing while maximising profit margins.
Skills required:
* Demonstrated success in managing SouthEast Asia products, ideally within the group touring sector.
* Strong track record of building and maintaining effective relationships with Destination Management Companies (DMCs) across Southeast Asia.
* Highly skilled in Microsoft Suite - Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
* Commercially astute, with the ability to analyse data to make substantiated recommendations to improve commercial performance.
* Co-ordinate and deliver operational functions.
* Customer service and quality focused.
* Experience in copywriting, proofing and image selection.
* Ability to design and deliver creative and differentiated new product.
* Clear and effective communicator both written and verbal.
* Must have a high level of attention to detail.
* Proven effectiveness in time management skills and working to structured deadlines.
* Team player and ability to work autonomously.
* In-depth understanding and commitment to product differentiation and market impact.
* Able to work under pressure, in the dynamic environment that is travel.
* Willingness to take ownership of all challenges in the product area with focus on the outcome.
* Driven to test, learn and find best practice.
The Package:
* Salary Circa £45,000 - £50,000 + 20% Bonus
* London based (one day in office per week)
* Participation in the company's annual bonus schemes.
* Annual opportunities to experience our products and destinations firsthand.
Interested:
* If you are interested in the above vacancy please click to 'APPLY' or email your cv to helen@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk