This award winning specialist travel company is looking for a Product Executive to join their dedicated School Travel division. Working within a knowledgeable and passionate team of ex teachers and travel specialists, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of tailor-made educational trips for schools, colleges and universities. Reporting into the Product Manager, you will support the ongoing development and maintenance of a diverse and inspiring product portfolio. In addition to a salary of £30k and hybrid working, you will enjoy excellent benefits and the chance to be part of a forward thinking organisation that invests heavily in its people, office environment and technology.
Product Executive – Role & Responsibilities
- Support with product development, including research and proposals for product appealing to international schools.
- Lead the creation and maintenance of central product manuals.
- Coordinate the product team’s approach to responsible travel and environmental sustainability.
- Support managers with complex reservation system loading and assist colleagues with loading related queries.
- Assist the Sales and Operations teams with product related enquiries and issues.
- Contribute to the planning and delivery of internal product training.
- Conduct competitor analysis across destinations and product types.
- Maintain and develop strong communication channels with suppliers.
- Work closely with the Marketing team on market and customer research.
- Provide emergency phone cover on a rota basis (mandatory 2 to 3 times per year).
Product Executive – Skills & Experience Required
- Previous experience in a product focused role within travel, ideally with exposure to educational or group travel.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.
- High level of flexibility and confidence working in a fast paced environment with changing priorities.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy and numeracy.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Confident user of Office365, particularly Excel for data analysis and manipulation.
- Ability to work proactively and autonomously, with strong communication skills and the confidence to share ideas and updates with managers.
Product Executive – Additional Information
- Salary of £30k
- Hybrid working, 2 days per week in the office.
- Full time role with some flexibility on start and finish times possible.
- 23 days’ holiday rising to 29 with length of service.
- One paid volunteering day per year.
- BUPA Health Cash Plan.
- Discounted staff travel.
- Friendly open-plan office with excellent social space, close to shops, restaurants and parks.
- Ongoing training and personal development opportunities.
Please apply for the position of Product Executive online or email your cv to lisa@candm.co.uk
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