Contracts Manager - Travel Industry

Contracts Manager - Travel Industry
This successful travel company is a renowned provider of school travel experiences, specialising in curriculum led trips to worldwide destinations. They now have an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join their dynamic team to procure accommodation, transport and services for designated regions and responsible for enhancing the commercial performance of destinations and products. Salary circa £40k and hybrid working in Sussex.

Contracts Manager - Role & Responsibilities:

• Identify trends and requirements of school & group travel to source innovative products and services.
• Negotiate competitive rates and commercial terms for accommodation, transport, and services, ensuring sufficient inventory to meet business needs.
• Manage and nurture relationships with suppliers, addressing any issues & customer feedback.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to effectively promote and train on regional products, driving targeted growth.
• Utilise insights to maximise yield, identify opportunities, and mitigate risks.
• Conduct health and safety audits in accordance with guidelines and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Stay informed about industry developments and participate in relevant trade shows and events.

Contracts Manager - Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven track record in procuring travel products and services, ideally for group travel in Europe. School travel experience preferred but not essential.
• Ability to spot market trends and opportunities for growth.
• Proficiency in another European language, preferably French, but German or Italian would also be beneficial.
• Strong commercial acumen with sound business sense.
• Exceptional ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Expertise in building long-term, trusted relationships with suppliers.
• Clean driving license and ability to drive overseas is essential.

Contracts Manager - Additional Information:

• Salary circa £40k dependent on experience.
• Hybrid Working after an initial onboarding period, the role requires a minimum of 2 days a week in the office with flexibility to be in the office for meetings as required.
• Overseas travel is a requirement of this role.
• Benefits include birthday day off, pension scheme, learning and development days

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

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