Exceptional Homes

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Senior Product Manager - Exceptional Homes Mandarin Oriental is looking for a Senior Product Manager for Exceptional Homes to join our team at the London Corporate Office. Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional. Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts, and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world's most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences. Exceptional Homes is Mandarin Oriental's ultra-luxury vacation rental and private villa business segment, designed to deliver bespoke experiences for our most discerning guests. This role will play a pivotal part in shaping and expanding this portfolio globally. About You You are a Travel Product Professional with 7-10+ years of experience and have successfully defined and delivered Supply-focused execution plans with tangible results. You have a passion for Travel and/or the Vacation Rental sector and are looking for your next role. You relish the opportunity to impact the global expansion of a company and work collaboratively at all levels. Your experience will have made you familiar with the demands of an early-stage business and you take a practical approach to delivering value and results. Responsibilities: Functional Leadership Lead the Exceptional Homes Commercial Product (Supply) acquisition, growth, and management Develop, plan, and execute the Exceptional Homes Commercial Product plan that underpins our business strategy, goals, and ambition of global scale Identify new Exceptional Homes product opportunities worldwide based on key metrics and statistics Prospect, target, manage, and expand a pipeline and portfolio to achieve business targets Negotiate and close deals to grow revenue, manage product margin, and add value for all parties Account manage the relationships with partners, including regular business reviews, feedback, and strategic planning Watch and analyse trends, markets, and competition and derive insights appropriate for a U/HNW clientele Enhance functional processes including legal review and accounting compliance, and adhere to regulatory standards Work collaboratively across the business and make business decisions that are researched, analysed, planned, and commercially and financially sound Act as an ambassador and role model for the business, both internally and externally Project-manage execution in a structured, performance-driven and timely manner, and communicate across the business Contribute to strategic planning and setting of Company budget and forecast Control, track, and report on functional performance versus growth budget and forecast Define, manage, and communicate KPIs to assess and drive functional performance Hire new team members when required Requirements Proven successful experience and expertise of 7-10+ years as a manager of Commercial Product or Purchasing in the Travel industry or Vacation Rental industry specifically, ideally with exposure to luxury segments such as Exceptional Homes or equivalent An established network of industry contacts Exemplary negotiation skills and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to eloquently convey business propositions Senior-level business acumen and concise communication skills are essential in this role, including delivering an agenda at senior level Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a practical numbers-oriented mind Demonstrated performance in advanced planning and measured execution A close eye for details is a necessity for reviewing and approving contracts as well as properties Adept at successfully mitigating risks and capturing opportunities by planning ahead A positive mindset and forward-thinking attitude; a believer in our mission and execution plan True team player with excellent relationship-building skills Ability to travel internationally regularly BSc/BA, MBA or other relevant graduate degree is a plus Our Commitment to You Learning & Development: Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously. MOstay: When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it's important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones. Health & Colleague Wellness: Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally. Retirement Plans: When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role. We're Fans. Are You? #J-18808-Ljbffr