Overview
Thompsons Holidays – Product and Contracting Executive Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at Cullinan Holdings Limited
Title: Thompsons Holidays – Product and Contracting Executive
Company: Cullinan Holdings Limited
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Can you negotiate? Are you proactive? Can you work independently within a team? Do you enjoy developing and maintaining supplier relationships? Can you think on the go?
If so, we have a Product Development & Contracting position available for a fast-paced, result-orientated person. You will be responsible for supplier negotiations and developing product for a specific destination.
Requirements
Key Performance Areas:
Develop and implement product strategy plans with the aim of achieving market share growth and reaching profit targets.
Ensure all facets of the destination and products are managed.
Maintain and build strong supplier relationships.
Ensure contracts negotiated are relevant and in line with the product strategy, ensuring they are processed and distributed to the various divisions and stakeholders timeously.
Successful negotiations of all aspects of the supplier contracts.
Minimum Qualifications Required For The Position
Travel and Tourism Diploma
Negotiation Skills Course (an advantage)
Presentation Skills (an advantage)
Minimum Experience Required For The Position
Minimum 3-5 years of Travel Industry experience preferably in a contracting environment
Working experience in negotiating contracts
Experience with reading and interpreting contracts, commercial agreements, and service level agreements. Must have a precise understanding of contracts and their terms & conditions.
Excellent global geographical knowledge
Experience working with margins, costings & calculating selling prices
Knowledge of Amadeus is an advantage
Knowledge of Travel Studio will be an advantage
Excellent computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Knowledge of Travel requirements – Tour Operation (essential) marketing, reservations
Skills & Attributes Required
Be dynamic, driven, entrepreneurial, self-motivated, use initiative, work well under pressure & be a team player
Problem-solving skills – solution orientated
Analytical and attention to detail
Time Management and organizational skills
Excellent written & verbal communication
Strong Administrative, numeracy skills, and information-gathering skills
Able to work outside of normal working hours and travel when required
Please consider your application unsuccessful if you haven’t heard back from a company within two weeks of applying for a position.
