Contracting Manager

Are you experienced within the Inbound Travel Industry? Are you a natural relationship builder? Based in Kent and looking for a local role? Look no further!We are working with an established leading provider of travel, leisure and hospitality products and services in the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe, who are looking for a Product and Contracting Manager to join their team.Reporting to the Commercial Director, the Product and Contracting Manager will be responsible for contracting predominately restaurants and attractions in Ireland, Scotland and the North of England, to fulfil our Key trade/B2B and B2C demands. A key function of the role is to ensure existing and new supplier relationships are built and maintained to maximize all commercial opportunities.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesNegotiate competitive rates and conditions for all land services notably restaurants and attractions.Secure contracts with suppliers in line with the purchasing strategy and remit advised from the Commercial Director.Product development - source new venues and be proactive in proposing new products appropriate to the various sales channels.Provide product updates and presentations of new products or packages to B2B clientsTo propose, plan and attend business trips and meetings in order to negotiate and renegotiate contracts.Ensure existing and new supplier relationships are built and maintained to maximize all commercial opportunities.Organise and attend FAM trips. Attend key industry ..... full job details .....