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Product and Contracting Director, Wiltshire. Global Tour Operator, Hybrid. A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a multi-award winning, innovative and global tour operator that create unique land and cruise packages for a number of global source markets.

Product and Contracting Director Responsibilities

Reporting to the Managing Director and with responsibilities for a sizeable team across product, contracting and aviation.
Lead on the medium to long term global strategy for Cruise, Land Tours, Hotels, Rail and Air to support growth and service excellence.
Develop an appropriate structure and processes to support the purchasing of all elements across global markets.
Overall responsibility for the procurement of services from suppliers, ensuring the best rates are negotiated and sufficient inventory to meet the business needs.
Responsible for the departments budgets, P&L and overheads.
Recruitment and developing a high performing and motivate team, ensuring they have clear performance goals and the support necessary to achieve them.
Drive automation and processes that deliver enhanced efficiency and processes.
Ensure compliance with consumer legislation and keep up to date with any changes that may effect the business.
Product and Contracting Director Skills Required

In depth experience of contracting and product management experience gained within the travel industry.
A strategically capable and commercially astute individual.
Ability to work in a highly agile and fast pace environment.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent leadership skills with a track record of developing and managing large teams.
Flexible to travel on company business which can at times be on short notice when required.
Product and Contracting Director Additional Details

A very competitive salary dependant on experience, to be discussed on application.
Company bonus, pension, private medical
Please not this role MUST be office based 3-4 times a week at the companies head office in WiltshireDon't keep a good thing to yourself
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