Product Manager Travel Industry (f/m/x)

Manchester/ United Kingdom

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey with Cruise 1st, the local arm of the globally acclaimed online cruise retailer, Dreamlines.

We're not just a travel company; we're trailblazers in the cruise industry, with a presence spanning five countries, united by a passion for global growth. In United Kingdom, we proudly operate under the distinct brand: Cruise1st.

We are looking for a dynamic Product Manager from the travel industry, based in the Manchester area.

Responsibilities

You will use your knowledge of cruises and destinations to further develop our product portfolio and put together marketable travel packages
You will be responsible for the product strategy and its implementation with regard to one or more cruise companies
You independently conduct negotiations directly with the cruise companies
You manage your products throughout the entire product cycle, from conception to purchasing and marketing
You will work close together with our commercial and marketing department
You independently and proactively seek out innovative product offers that are perfectly suited to our customers
You analyse and monitor the market and competitors to ensure that our portfolio is correctly positioned and competitive
You are good at using various data tools, such as Tableau

Skills

Several years of professional experience with a cruise company, a tour operator and/or in a travel agency
Analytical, conceptual and entrepreneurial thinking comes easily to you
You have extensive knowledge of the cruise industry
Ideally, you have completed a degree in tourism or business administration or have completed a tourism apprenticeship
Your way of working is result-oriented and characterised by a high degree of personal responsibility
Negotiating skills, motivation, creativity, commitment and flexibility are your key features
An affinity for numbers and control tools are a plus