At Adaptable Recruitment we have a fantastic opportunity for a Product Development Manager to join an Ever Growing Travel Specialist company in the Chester area. This is a full time, permanent role that offers a brilliant office environment with a great culture and enhanced company benefits.Package: up to £50,000 DOE - (9-5pm - 37.5 hours) - Permanent Holidays: 22 days + bank (increasing 1 day per year)Location: Chester - Fully Office based - Parking on site Main Responsibilities to include:

• Full ownership and responsibility for key bedbank and global hotel chain relationships across the business, for negotiating market leading rates, contract terms and exclusive offers
• Full ownership and responsibility for the XML/API strategy of the business, ensuring the most efficient, cost effective and accurate technical solutions are found for delivering connected supplier rates into our business
• Accountability for the trading performance of designated product lines
• Creation of the product strategy for new destinations using market research, competitor analysis and performance reviews
• Development and management of strong supplier relationships (at all levels) across a range of product types and across a range of international destinations
• Ensuring all designated Product lines and suppliers adhere to full Health and Safety requirements
• Developing and sourcing funding for marketing opportunities from suppliers
• Supporting the sales teams with product training and information
• Working with IT teams on technical solutions for connectivity

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience working within a Product/Purchasing management role within a UK Tour Operator
• Previous experience of working with supplier connectivity technologies and the processes for the delivery of hotel rates
• Strong knowledge of the online travel sector
• Strong commercial acumen
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)