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BidTravel

Product Specialist (Permanent) Kwazulu Natal- Westville -Other
Publication: 26 Oct 2021

Job Description

The candidate will be required to implement the business strategy of the domestic arm of the Bidtravel Leisure brands, namely Bushbreaks & More and Luxury Connections. The candidate will require a good understanding of the requirements of each brand and how to deliver a robust and competitive domestic strategy for both. 

The required candidate will be responsible for :

  • The execution of BidTravel business plans in accordance with their business model
  • Supporting the CEO’s in fulfilling the sales and delivery strategy of the brands
  • Selecting product in accordance with the applicable client profile and product marketability
  • Identifying opportunities both from a product and pricing perspective to maintain and grow sales
  • Receiving competitive – and where possible, exclusive – rates from suppliers and analysing suitability for the respective markets
  • Identifying opportunities for rate negotiations based on dynamic inventory with suppliers
  • Effecting competitor analysis and responding accordingly
  • Working closely with the Leisure Buying department and understanding the processes required
  • Management of rates contracts
  • Identifying which rates and room type to be used when briefing the loading department
  • Delivering on a programme that is aligned with the company’s rates and reservations systems and maximising these available resources
  • Maintaining and growing the relationship with suppliers
  • Encouraging suppliers to make rates available through API connections
  • Sourcing rates specials for the Bushbreaks mailers
  • Working closely with the marketing team to ensure the rates being advertised are correct on the various marketing platforms
  • Management of consultant rates queries 

Salary

Market related

Required Qualifications

Required :

  • Degree in business, or a travel related field is preferable
  • Diploma in the travel industry 
  • Tourplan experience preferable
  • Knowledge of travel industry
  • Good geographical and product knowledge of Southern Africa
  • Extensive knowledge of rates structures in the travel industry and discounts 
  • 7 years’ experience in the Travel industry
  • A strong understanding of the Southern Africa domestic market
  • Experience in dealing with rates structures in the travel industry

Skills :

  • Good negotiating skills with suppliers
  • An eye for detail in contractual negotiations
  • An ability to analyze rates and identify trends and opportunities
  • Good communication skills to liaise between management structures and staff
  • An understanding of marketing would be an advantage
  • The ability to work independently as well as in a close-knit team
  • A sound understanding of the operation processes and systems of the business
  • Be able to work under pressure and with short lead-in times.

Personal Qualities Required :

  • Good relationship skills
  • Initiative
  • Analytical skills
  • Professionalism
  • Team player
  • High energy and Drive

Location

Westville

General Details

This position is based in Durban.

Application details

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