Cruise Development Executive

2 weeks ago

Sunderland, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

The aim of this role is to pro-actively manage and develop existing/new supplier relationships to increase sales levels as well as identifying product. Maximise our earning potential for the Group by negotiating the best commercial terms along with additional marketing and funding support from our suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers to ensure where possible guaranteed overrides, targeted overrides, marketing funds, tactical offers / exclusives and staff incentives are negotiated and communicated where appropriate.

Maximising overall sales throughout the group, by identifying product that would be suitable to market, with the support from the suppliers.

Meet with suppliers to build and maintain supplier relationships.

Hold weekly market trend discussions with suppliers and effectively communicate market position to line manager, in preparation for weekly trading meetings.

Support relationship management with the Sales, Product and Marketing departments to ensure funding opportunities from suppliers are maximised in order for personal and department KPI’s to be achieved.

Raise sponsorship funds from suppliers for Hays and Independence Group Conferences.

Deal with branch queries for suppliers such as commission, price matches, errors, and general queries and use problem solving skills to bring to resolution.

Continual review of all internal processes and procedures, ensuring agreed departmental processes and procedure documents are maintained

Gain full understanding of the different trading divisions within the group and their working practices

Schedule and complete one to one sessions and appraisals for direct reports in line with company policy. Provide necessary feedback to manager

Support the management of the day-to-day operation of the department.

Providing exceptional customer service at all times.

Willingness to participate in and deliver training appropriate to own development.

Effectively perform administrative duties.

Participate in ad-hoc duties or prepare ad-hoc information where required

Technical Skills Required

IT software packages including Microsoft Office and Outlook as well as in-house systems & reporting tools

File management skills

Web navigation skills

E-mail management skills

Qualifications / Experience Required

Previous travel industry experience ideally within a commercial role.

Excellent travel product knowledge

Competencies Required

Excellent communication, persuasive negotiation and influencing skills

Highly motivated, confident and committed

Upbeat, enthusiastic and positive attitude with a commitment to contribute to the growth of the business

Strong stakeholder engagement skills

Relationship management

Exceptional interpersonal and teamwork skills

A real passion for delivering consistent, exceptional customer service

Results focused

Strong commercial skills and awareness

Well organised and able to manage a range of responsibilities, prioritising tasks as required

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to liaise with all levels of staff from branch level to Director

Excellent knowledge of the travel industry.

Ability to work towards individual and team sales targets

Good accuracy and numerical skills

General

To undertake any other duties that may fall into the job criteria

To conform with all company policies and procedures including Health and Safety

To treat all employees, customers and suppliers with dignity and respect

This job description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the post but simply reflects the key areas involved

About Hays Travel

As the UK’s largest independent travel agency, Hays Travel specialises in providing good value, quality holidays alongside excellent customer service. We work with all leading suppliers and can package holidays that include hotels, flights, cruises, tours, attraction tickets, and more. We have over 470 Branches throughout the UK and our Head Office based in Sunderland, is home to tour operator teams, finance, marketing, people/HR and IT, plus many more. We have been operating for over 40 years, and continue to grow each year.

Our values

Our SMILE values are embedded in to our company and ensure our teams work strongly together. You and all of our colleagues will ensure that the Hays Travel values are demonstrated at all times.

Supportive

Motivational

Innovative

Loyal

Excellent

Working with us

Whichever location or department you work in, our people are always at the heart of everything we do. We offer a range of training programmes to help you progress personally and professionally, as we know the benefits of promoting and rewarding our hardworking colleagues are extremely important.

Of course, it's not all about work. We’re very sociable and there are always lots of team nights-out and company parties. Plus, there are opportunities to travel abroad on educational trips, and you can also take advantage of our colleague discount when booking your own holidays.

Hays Travel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all colleagues. As an accredited employer provider of apprenticeships, we undertake basic checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to ensure the safety of our apprentices for relevant roles

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