The Product Executive supports a team of Product Managers with the contracting of tour services and general administrative tasks. The role will assist in the procurement process and corresponding data entry; ensuring that appropriate services are contracted for the right time and date and that paperwork is compiled accurately for input into our systems., Supplier Contracting

Send rate and availability requests to potential suppliers
Negotiate terms with suppliers including rates, availability and payment conditions
Benchmark supplier contracts to ensure they are in line with budget
Develop relationships with suppliers ensuring access to best products and rates
Source creative solutions to any supply chain issues
Adhere to the one best way of processing information and maintaining product team databases for all departments
Ensure all contracting agreements and tour files are updated and maintained
Utilise the company project management system Jira
Liaise between Product and Accounts (direct bill applications, invoice queries etc.)
Assist in the creation of Tour Manuals
Manage team inboxes, following the agreed filling system
Show flexibility to take on ad hoc administrative tasks
Assist Product Managers with research into new destinations and suppliers
Analyse feedback as part of the annual tour review
Assist in developing training materials for internal and external use
When required participate in regular sales training of tour products
Assist in proofing tour web pages and brochures

This role demands good operational knowledge and time management skills, in addition to excellent data processing and Microsoft excel skills to organise data.
Minimum 1 years' experience working in a product or operational role within the travel industry
High attention to detail
Excellent organisation and time management skills
Numerate and analytical
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Experience in collecting, assessing and analysing data
Logical and methodical
A clear command of verbal and written English with excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with a wide range of individuals
Excellent time management with the ability to deliver to deadlines
The desire to learn
The right to live and work in the UK
And of course… a passion for all things travel!

Here at Global Touring, we're a travel company specialising in group tours and inspiring people through life-changing travel experiences. Through our brands Topdeck Travel, Back-Roads Touring and Grasshopper Adventures, we are ever developing our product range, driving growth in key sales markets (Australia, New Zealand & North America), innovating product delivery and ensuring we deliver a first-class customer experience. Don't worry if you can't find Global Touring when you search online - this is our internal brand; externally we only use our customer-facing brands., We are natural born explorers. Our people question old solutions, apply alternative thinking and embrace being challenged in the search for outcomes. We're excited by the journey on and off the road - expanding our knowledge, adapting to feedback and questioning the status quo. Value ideas over hierarchy. Have the courage to take risks. Don't let perfection prevent growth.

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