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Job Location drjobs

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Product Manager Luxury Safari Travel Company Remote

Location: Remote (South Africa-based)
Salary: Negotiable Dependent on Experience
Type: Full-time Monday to Friday (08:00 17:00)

Kendrick Recruitment is now seeking an experienced and strategic Product Manager to join a leading luxury safari travel company. This remote role is ideal for a highly organised adaptable and customer-focused individual with a strong background in product development within the travel industry.

Position Purpose:
The Product Manager will be responsible for the strategic development management and performance of the company s product portfolio ensuring market competitiveness and alignment with evolving travel trends. This role demands a dynamic individual with deep industry insight and strong supplier pricing and marketing experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Portfolio Management

  • Maintain and update all product information including rates terms inclusions and exclusions

  • Develop a competitive innovative and well-positioned product range

  • Responsible for annual pricing of all products

  • Ensure accuracy and profitability of all offerings

Supplier Management

  • Lead the contracting process with suppliers

  • Ensure compliance with licensing and insurance requirements

  • Manage supplier performance and maintain documentation

  • Develop and nurture strong supplier relationships

Financial Performance & Profitability

  • Negotiate competitive rates and maximise profit margins

  • Budget cost and yield manage all aspects of the product line

  • Conduct competitor product analyses and pricing comparisons

Product Analysis & Reporting

  • Analyse product sales performance and profitability

  • Present findings to management for strategic planning and alignment with sales goals

  • Compile regular reports and market insight

Agent Portal Management

  • Maintain updated product data and rates in coordination with the Digital Marketing Manager

  • Ensure accuracy and accessibility of the agent portal

System Operations

  • Oversee accurate and timely loading of rates and contracts into the operating system

  • Implement process improvements to drive operational efficiency

Training & Communication

  • Design and coordinate product training for staff and agents including familiarisation tours

  • Communicate all product changes updates and rate adjustments to relevant departments

  • Develop training materials and facilitate training sessions

Collaboration

  • Work closely with the marketing team to support product campaigns and enhance content

Qualifications & Experience Required:

  • Minimum 5 years experience in the travel industry with proven success in product development

  • In-depth knowledge of Southern Africa as a travel destination

  • Proficient in Travel Studio and WETU (essential)

  • Strong supplier management and negotiation skills

  • Ability to travel within Southern Africa when required

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel

  • Fluent in written and verbal English

  • Strong communication skills across phone email and video conferencing

  • Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy

  • Agile energetic and solutions-oriented

Personal Attributes:

  • Ability to work across multiple cultures and teams

  • Highly client-focused with a service-driven approach

  • Self-motivated reliable and deadline-driven

  • Strong team player with the ability to work independently

  • Resilient under pressure and capable of multitasking

  • Open to learning growth and feedback

  • Friendly flexible with a good sense of humour

Working Environment:

  • This is a remote work position. Candidates must provide their own stable internet connection and electricity supply

  • Gauteng-based staff may access a REGUS Business Lounge membership to mitigate load shedding interruptions

  • Equipment provided includes a laptop and second screen

  • The phone system operates via MS Teams and staff are required to have the app installed on their personal smartphones

  • Communication via WhatsApp is essential and the app is required for all business-related updates

This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking impact-driven travel company with a reputation for excellence in luxury safari experiences. Candidates who meet the above criteria and are excited to lead product innovation in the travel space are encouraged to apply.



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