New Vacancy for a Product Manager to join a growing tour operation in East Sussex. You will be part of a team developing and sourcing new product and strategy. The role for the Product Manager will be to cover a 12 Month Maternity contract. If you are a Product Manager seeking a role with a growing reputable travel company, we look forward to hearing from you. We would be particularly interested from anyone from an Adventure Travel / Water based holidays background. The Job: * Develop a clear understanding of the product strategy and programme plan and the role that new products play. * Adopt an innovative approach to servicing market needs and delivering on business goals * Work with the Head of Product on gap analysis and in identifying where there is need for development of new products and concepts to deliver on the programme plan * Carry out market research & competitive analysis and identifying portfolio gaps and overlaps * Understand needs of targeted markets and persona to ensure all product positioned correctly * Provide support in developing positive relationships with tourist boards * Maintain New Product Ideas list and & propel priorities along the product pipeline to launch * Develop Product Plans that make the business case, specify positioning, and define the product * Source and build effective two-way relationships with new supplier partners * Direct line management responsibility of New Product Development team * Consultant with the Commercial team to ensure supplier cost base for new trip components is in line with competitor trips * Putting the customer at the heart of all decisions to deliver outstanding service and product quality, * Supporting the Customer team to manage guest queries, special requests and resolve issues * Facilitate sales training and champion new products and individual components * Collaborate with Operations team to ensure contracted services are achieving company goals related to service level expectations * Support Business wide feed of required Product Information to support relevant department needs. Skills required: * Experience of using initiative solutions to solve problems * Experience working in a busy team environment * Experience using Microsoft Office, especially Excel and SharePoint effectively for general administration * GCSE level in English & Math's * Travel industry / Tour operator Product and supplier contracting and negotiating * Experience of negotiating supplier Service Level Agreements and overseeing contracts * Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office applications * Knowledge of software apps that improve efficiencies * To be able to manage, and make key decisions, on health and safety * Friendly and enthusiastic personality * Agile & dynamic thought processes * Excellent verbal & written communication skills and ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative * Ability to build professional relationships with people from a range of backgrounds and cultures adapting the message accordingly * Collaborate working and influencing skills * Ability to negotiate with a variety of different suppliers The Package: * 12 Month Maternity Contract * Salary £40,000 - £45,000 Bonus * Hybrid role in East Sussex Interested: * If you are interested please click 'APPLY' or email your cv to (url removed)