Product & Commercial
The Product department is responsible for identifying the most suitable product for the company’s tours, flights, packages etc as well as an appropriate location. They will often work very closely with the contracting teams ensuring the very best packages are created for the customers.
They will put together the key components to create the package or tour by selecting the overseas destinations, suppliers, hotels and negotiate contracts with airlines, and match the clients’ specifications exactly. They also handle all copy and content for the brochures and website, as well as pricing, ensuring all relevant product information is supplied to the Revenue Management team so they are able to increase margins.
To work in the sector you will have previous travel product experience. You must be able to communicate with all suppliers including hoteliers, airlines, etc.
The Commercial team works directly with the product department monitoring and analysing the effectiveness of all new products and campaigns, ensuring these are profitable to the business. This department also handles bed stock and flight capacity pricing.
To work in the sector you will have previous travel commercial experience. Familiarity with the “Product” sector is also beneficial.
Salary range from £24 - £50k
Some of the job roles this sector includes are as follows:
• Product Manager - £30 - £35k
• Product Executive - £24 - £27k
• Market Manager - £32 - £36k
• Head Of Product - £40 - £50k
