Product Manager

Brighton, Sussex
C&M Travel Recruitment

Our client, a specialist tour operator based in Brighton, is seeking a Product Manager to join their team. The role involves managing he products and relationships with suppliers to create unique experiences. The role is based in office Monday-Friday with a salary of up to 45,000.

Product Manager responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
• Rate negotiation with hotels and boat suppliers and manage the contracts
• Monitor supplier service levels and resolve any issues
• Oversee the planning and defining of trip itineraries
• Develop a clear understanding of the product strategy and programme plan and the role that in-life products play
• Understand needs of targeted markets and that product components are appropriate

Product Manager skills required:

• Ability to build relationships with varied suppliers from different cultures
• Strong negotiation skills
• Proven track record in procuring travel products and services
• Passionate about sports and adventure travel
• Substantial Supply chain and contracting experience
• Experience of contracting Hotel and DMC product
• Experience of marine & transport services
• Experience of using initiative to solve problems

Additional information:

• Monday to Friday office based
• Salary up to 45,000
• Company benefits and a great working culture