Cruise Product Specialist
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, ready to utilise your extensive cruise product knowledge to as a Cruise Product Specialist. In this role you’ll be responsible for sourcing and developing a portfolio of group cruise programmes and bespoke cruise products, ensuring travel agent partners have access to competitive, high-quality packages. This role would be perfect for candidates with proven cruise sales experience looking to move into an exciting product role. Salary of circa £30k plus performance related bonuses.
Cruise Product Specialist – Role & Responsibilities:
Liaise with cruise suppliers to develop and deliver group cruise allocations
Support with 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
Monitor performance across inventory, sales, profitability, and engagement
Cruise Product Specialist - Skills & Experience Required:
Extensive cruise sales / operations or product experience with strong mainstream and luxury cruise knowledge
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
Experience in product development would be ideal but not essential
Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
Highly organised and capable of managing and prioritising workload
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 Development 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)
Hybrid working
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 Cruise Product Specialist online or email your cv to (url removed)