Product Executive

Product Executive
This award winning specialist tour operator have been operating special interest tours for more than 25 years and operate throughout the UK and to a range of worldwide destinations. They are now looking for a Product Executive to join their small friendly team to support the Product Manager in the creation of exciting, innovative product, with responsibility for the delivery of a varied product range that delivers an exceptional guest experience.  Salary of £28k to £30k, fully home based in the UK, Monday to Friday.

Product Executive – Role & Responsibilities: 

• Support the Product Manager in researching new products and contracting all elements of the tour, securing best rates for accommodation, flights, and experiences, in line with the itinerary and budget.
• Deliver products on the ground by booking all services, arranging, managing, and reviewing logistics.
• Compile competitor and market analysis.
• Ensure all website images and content is accurate.
• Support the sales team with product training and information.
• Ensure internal systems are updated with the latest arrangements and amend when needed.
• Liaise with tour staff to ensure they are briefed on the latest policy and developments.
• Review feedback and ensure consistent improvements on future tours.
• Ensure margins are correct in the system and renegotiate wherever possible to maximize GP.
• Collaborate with experts to explore new private group itineraries, aiming to improve the experience, and offer competitive pricing with good margins.
• Work with Marketing to support with creation of brochures and e-mailshots.

Product Executive – Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience working for a tour operator in a product / operations role.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Interest in cultural and experience-rich holidays.
• Commercially astute.
• Collaborative, able to work in a team-based environment as well as independently, and willing to be hands-on.
• Decisiveness, with the ability to resolve conflicts and find suitable solutions to challenges.
• Strong negotiation, commercial thinking, and influencing skills.
• Understanding of another European language is preferred but not essential.

Product Executive – Key Benefits:

• Salary £28k to £30k depending on experience.
• Fully home based – all equipment provided
• Monday to Friday 9 to 5

Please apply for the position of Product Executive online or email your cv to lisa@candm.co.uk.