Product Executive

A brilliant opportunity has risen for a Product Executive to work within the luxury travel market for a great, well-established company in Cheshire. If you have a background in tour operations, with outstanding destination knowledge and a passion for all luxurious products then this is the new role for you. This really is a rare opportunity to join the Product team of this highly respected and successful travel company. . Job Description: * Play an active part in assisting the Product Manager with selecting and contracting the product portfolio for designated destinations, including the negotiation of marketing contributions and exclusive offers. * Assisting the Product Manager with selecting and contracting product portfolio. * Maintain effective supplier relationships. * Assist in ensuring that the identified product is on sale according to agreed time frames. * Monitor the quality of product on sale within the portfolios and be able to resolve any quality issues that may occur. * Identify product training needs and contribute to the delivery of the training. * Attend relevant trade shows to main relationships with suppliers and contacts. * Research new destinations and negotiate contracts. * The planning and organisation of familiarisation trips. * Attend and lead familiarisations trips, complete website updates and trip reports. * Assist and help resolve client/resort issues. * To support the contract loading team when required, and knowledge of contract loading would be advantageous. * To co-ordinate and edit the company's website with up to date, accurate content, images and information on the products being sold - to include hotel, touring and cruise product. Experience Required: * Proven experience in the travel industry, with experience in a product role being highly desirable. * Excellent relationship management skills, with experience of supplier management and contract negotiations being desirable. * Ability to manage and prioritise workloads and adapt to changing internal and external environments. * Good knowledge of Caribbean and European destinations is essential. * Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. * Strong commercial acumen. * Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel. * Knowledge of Dolphin Dynamics reservations system (Preferred) * Excellent accuracy and attention to detail. * This role could potentially apply to someone with product, purchasing or commercial experience looking to take a step up! The Package: * Monday - Friday office hours * A competitive salary * Educational trips/Familiarisations * Holiday discounts * Pension scheme * Holiday entitlements Interested? If you are interested in this fantastic new opportunity, please forward a copy of your CV to (url removed) or contact (phone number removed) for more information. I look forward to hearing from you soon