Cruise Product Manager, Sydney. Calling all travel product professionals to join this successful cruise focused travel company. As a Product Manager you will negotiate contract rates, offer dynamic pricing, understand margins and commercial rates and have excellent relationship building skills.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

* Negotiate global cruise rates
* Develop & Implement product strategies
* Work on margins and profits
* Have solid understanding of cruise package rates
* Develop budgets and financial targets
* Problem solving
* Identify key stakeholder groups
* Use appropriate analytical tools
* Clearly communicate key business outcomes
* Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the travel industry
* Develop strategies for managing suppliers
* Monitor supplier performance on a regular basis
* Build long-term relationships with negotiating partners
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel and ability to learn new systems
* In conjunction with Systems, Operations and Product Load work to facilitate a seamless booking solution for both wholesale and retail consultants.
* Management and resolution of incidents and problems relating to the support and delivery of dynamic product

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

* Previous Product Management / Procurement experience in the cruise sector
* Solid understanding of cruise packages
* Sound communication skills
* Computer literate
* Public speaking and presenting experience
* Ability to work to tight deadlines
* Experience developing strategies
* Results driven
* Extensive Wholesale experience
* Ability to build relationships with partners
* Ability to work in a team
* To be analytical and commercially aware
* Have experience working to financial budgets
* Sound ability to analyse, isolate and interpret business needs and develop appropriate technical solutions
* An appreciation of both IT and business strategy

THE PACKAGE:

The successful candidate can expect a very competitive salary package depending on experience and the chance to work for a leading specialist cruise company.

INTERESTED?

If you are currently working in the travel industry within a product role then please send your CV to sarah@traveltraderecruitment.com.au or call (02) 9119 8744 for a confidential chat.