Product Manager - USA
A well known tour operator is now looking to recruit an experienced Product Manager to manage the contracting, pricing and profitability of all their touring programmes and associated products relating to the USA market.
This role is a mixture of contracting, pricing and yield management, brochure production and new product development.
As a Product Manager - USA you will undertake an array of tasks & responsibilities:
Contracting:
* Contract and negotiate directly with suppliers to ensure
* Identify and develop an agreed number of exclusive deals with strategic partners.
* Contract and negotiate net rates and commissions for additional products including holiday additions, celebration packages, optional excursions and single supplements.
* Ensure products meet company Health & Safety standards.
Pricing & Yield Management:
* Constantly monitor sales, pricing and discounts and undertake yield management to achieve margin targets.
* Continuously monitor and analyse the activities of all competitors, changes in market forces and public perceptions in order to ensure products are positioned correctly in the market place.
* Undertake pricing for all products.
* Ensure costing sheets are kept accurate and up-to-date at all times and that agreed contribution targets are met.
Brochure Production, Marketing & Sales:
* Responsibility for creating brochure pages that sell the benefits, value and unique selling points of every product through the written word and images in the most effective way, ensuring copy is in line with Titan brand values.
* Work with the Studio department to ensure brochure deadlines are met.
* Work with the Marketing department, always looking to identify opportunities to increase volume and revenue through tactical pricing, products and promotions. Source brochure and marketing support from suppliers.
* In cooperation with the Training department, ensure high a level of training to Sales staff is provided.
New Product Development and Product Knowledge:
* Evolve and improve existing products using feedback from Tour Managers, Customer Services and your own knowledge to maximise client satisfaction.
* Travel as required to attend trade shows, source new suppliers, research new product ideas and gain knowledge of the destinations.
Product Manager - USA remuneration package:
* £35k
Product Manager - USA skill attributes:
* MUST have direct contracting experience in the USA market
* Brochure production
* Excellent knowledge of USA
To apply for this Product Manager - USA job, please email Emma Walledge
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