Head of Product and Contracting

East Sussex

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Job Reference :
59360

A fantastic opportunity to join a specialist tour operator focused on educational school trips worldwide. They are passionate about creating enriching experiences for students and are looking for a dynamic individual to help them grow.

Head of Product & Contracting Responsibilities

  • Leading and managing the product and purchasing team
  • Developing and implementing strategies to maximize commercial performance
  • Negotiate competitive rates and commercial terms with local suppliers for specific geographic regions
  • Oversee health and safety audits, ensuring adherence to School Travel Forum guidelines
  • Collaborate with internal departments (sales, commercial, operations, etc.)
  • Travel to destinations as needed.

Head of Product & Contracting Skills Required

  • Previous experience in a similar role within school or group travel
  • Strong destination knowledge in Europe and/or the USA
  • Proven management skills with experience leading a team
  • Creative, innovative, motivated, and possess a can-do attitude
  • Strong commercial and negotiation skills
  • Fluency in a European language is a plus
  • Ability to travel occasionally
  • A clean driving license

Head of Product & Contracting Additional Details

  • Competitive salary of £50- £55k per year
  • Benefits include 21days holidays + bank holidays, pension scheme, learning and development days
  • Hybrid in Sussex working 3 days in the office and 2 days remote

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C&M Travel Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all candidates. For more opportunities, please visit www.candm.co.uk

Pamela Harrison
Pamela Harrison
Pamela Harrison

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Employment Type
Full Time
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Job Location
Hybrid
Job Sector
Leisure Travel Consultant / Reservations
Job Type
Permanent
Salary Bands
50,000 - 59,999