Job Description
Department: Product Development
Brief overview of main objectives of the position:
This position requires a fast paced, proactive approach towards achieving positive results for the product he/she is responsible for. To be the custodian of the product with the aim of developing the South African market in respect of growth in market share and profit. This person will be responsible to ensure that all facets of the destination and products are managed and to maintain and build strong supplier relationships. Also responsible for managing a business unit, ensuring contracts negotiated and received are relevant and in line with the product strategy ensuring they are processed and distributed to the various divisions and stakeholders in a timeous manner.
You will be required to work closely with many different departments within the organisation, bringing them all together with a result to contribute to the company revenue and profit.
Required Qualifications
Qualification:
Do you have the following qualifications, skills and attributes?
- An individual with a passion to provide and drive product with unique & exceptional value
- Attributes:
- Be dynamic, driven, entrepreneurial, self-motivated, use initiative, work well under pressure, and be a team player.
- Problem solving skills – solution orientated
- Analytical and attention to detail ability.
- Strong organisational abilities - Ability to effectively manage time and to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Results orientated - Must be able to work at a fast pace and in stressful situations and be adaptable
- Excellent written and verbal communication and listening skills (Ability to interact with all levels of management, customers and staff.
- Experience with reading and interpreting contracts, commercial agreements and service level agreements - Must have a precise understanding of contracts and their terms and conditions.
- Experience working with margins, costings and finances.
- Strong Administrative, numeracy skills and information gathering skills.
- Tourism Diploma and proven track record of a minimum of 10 years in the travel industry preferably working in a tour operator environment and in a contracts environment.
- Working experience in negotiating contracts.
- Good working knowledge of Excel and other MS Office Applications - Outlook, Office.
- Knowledge of Travel Studio will be an advantage.
- Good Global Geographical knowledge.
- Able to work outside of normal working hours and travel when required.
Location
Gauteng
Johannesburg
General Details
- Email your CV to hr@thompsons.co.za with a 5 line motivation as to why you would be the best person for this position - click on "Apply Now" button.
- Should you meet the minimum requirements you will be requested to go through applicable assessments and interview with HR.
- Should you be further shortlisted you will be required to attend a final interview where you may be requested to undergo a work related task
- Finally, should you be the BEST person for the position, an offer will be forthcoming
- Positions may be withdrawn without notice. Should you not receive a response from us, within one week of sending your c.v. please consider your application unsuccessful.
Application details
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