Product Development Manager
Job Location:
Cebu - Philippines
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Job Summary
Build the Worlds Most Extraordinary Travel Experiences.
At Wonderland Travel were redefining luxury and experience-led travel. As the travel division behind Wedded Wonderland we curate unforgettable journeys for couples groups celebrations and discerning travellers across the globe.
Were looking for a commercially minded Product Development Manager to lead the development of our global travel portfolio. This is more than sourcing hotels or building itinerariesits about creating experiences that travellers cant find anywhere else while building strategic partnerships that give Wonderland Travel a competitive advantage.
Youll work closely with leadership sales marketing operations and global travel partners to create exceptional travel products that inspire customers and drive commercial growth.
About the Role
As our Product Development Manager you will own the strategy development contracting and commercial performance of Wonderland Travels product portfolio.
Youll identify emerging destinations negotiate directly with hotels resorts DMCs airlines cruise companies and experience providers curate market-leading travel packages and ensure every product delivers exceptional customer value while achieving strong commercial returns.
This role combines product development supplier partnerships contracting pricing strategy commercial analysis and destination expertise.
What Youll Do
Product Strategy & Development
Research travel trends and identify new product opportunities.
Design and launch curated travel packages itineraries and experiences across multiple travel segments.
Build commercially attractive packages by combining accommodation transport tours and value-added inclusions.
Continuously optimise products based on customer feedback booking performance and profitability.
Commercial Ownership
Develop pricing strategies that balance customer value with strong margins.
Conduct costing profitability analysis competitor benchmarking and product performance reviews.
Monitor market trends and adjust product offerings to maximise revenue and conversion.
Take ownership of product profitability and commercial success across the portfolio.
Supplier Partnerships & Contracting
Build and manage strategic relationships with hotels resorts destination management companies (DMCs) airlines cruise operators transport providers attractions tourism boards and local experience partners.
Negotiate commercial agreements preferred rates allocations exclusive offers promotional campaigns and contractual terms.
Manage supplier performance and identify opportunities to strengthen commercial partnerships globally.
Ensure contracts rates allocations cancellation policies and supplier information remain accurate and commercially competitive.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Sales Marketing Operations Customer Experience and Leadership to successfully launch new travel products.
Provide product training and destination knowledge to internal teams.
Support promotional campaigns with compelling product information and unique selling points.
Collaborate with operations to ensure products are delivered seamlessly from booking through travel.
Market Intelligence
Stay ahead of global travel trends competitor offerings emerging destinations and changing customer expectations.
Identify new supplier opportunities and innovative experiences that differentiate Wonderland Travel.
Continuously evolve the portfolio to keep it fresh relevant and commercially successful.
What Were Looking For
5 years experience in travel product management contracting wholesale travel or tour operations.
Proven commercial expertise in negotiating with hotels DMCs and global suppliers with strong knowledge of pricing margins and profitability.
Experience designing and costing international travel packages itineraries and destination products across multiple markets.
Strong relationship management analytical and communication skills with experience using travel reservation contracting or CRM systems.
Bonus Points
Existing relationships with luxury hotels tourism boards DMCs airlines or destination partners.
Experience in luxury travel destination weddings honeymoon travel incentive travel or premium group travel.
Experience building travel products across Asia-Pacific Europe the Middle East Africa or the Americas.
Knowledge of travel technology platforms and distribution systems.
Why Join Wonderland Travel
This is an opportunity to build something exceptional.
Youll help shape the future of a global travel brand by creating remarkable travel experiences developing strategic international partnerships and influencing the commercial direction of our growing portfolio.
If youre passionate about travel thrive on negotiation enjoy building products that people love and think commercially wed love to hear from you.
Required Skills:
Requirements Proven experience in community management or similar roles preferably in the luxury events travel or lifestyle industries. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the confidence to lead conversations and ask challenging questions. Strong content creation skills including writing editing and visual storytelling. A proactive outspoken personality who thrives on facilitating meaningful connections and conversations. Ability to handle feedback constructively and not shy away from difficult or critical discussions. Familiarity with social media platforms forums and digital community tools.
