Product Executive
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic product development team within a leading UK travel organisation. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in cruise sales, product management, or commercial partnerships, ready to take ownership of a growing cruise portfolio and deliver high-impact results. As Product Executive, you’ll be responsible for sourcing, developing and managing a portfolio of group cruise programmes and bespoke cruise products, ensuring travel agent partners have access to competitive, high-quality packages. Salary of circa £30k plus performance related bonus.
Product Executive – Role & Responsibilities:
This is a strategic and hands-on role that blends product development, supplier management, and member engagement. Key responsibilities include:
Lead the development and delivery of group cruise allocations across multiple suppliers
Manage pricing, logistics, and inventory to ensure competitiveness and differentiation
Provide travel partners with exclusive group offers and compelling cruise packages
Source and manage a diverse portfolio of cruise products including ocean, luxury, river, and expedition itineraries
Negotiate preferential pricing, group benefits, and exclusive offers, ensuring product competitiveness, profitability, and alignment with partner needs
Build and maintain strong relationships with cruise lines, tour operators, and strategic partners
Represent the business at trade events, supplier meetings, and industry forums when required
Act as a key contact on cruise product and group business matters
Deliver training, product updates, and sales support to help grow cruise revenue
Collaborate with internal teams to deliver effective communications and marketing campaigns
Monitor performance across inventory, sales, profitability, and engagement
Produce reports and market insights to inform strategy and identify growth opportunities
Drive commercial success through data-led decision making
Product Executive - Skills & Experience Required:
Cruise industry or cruise sales experience, ideally within a tour operator or consortium
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
Experience in product development and management
Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive action
Highly organised and capable of managing multiple projects
Confident presenter and team collaborator
Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office; basic image editing skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
High attention to detail and proofreading accuracy
Product Executive - Key Benefits & Additional Info:
Circa £30k basic salary with performance-based bonus of up to £7k
Monday to Friday 9 to 5.30 (occasional Saturdays may be required)
Office based, with flexibility for hybrid for experienced candidate
Opportunity to shape and grow a high-profile cruise product portfolio
Collaborative and supportive team culture
Exposure to leading suppliers and industry events
A chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced travel business
Please apply for the position of Product Executive online or email your cv to (url removed)