Tour Contracting Specialist

Job description / Role

• Carry out comprehensive research on new and existing holidays’ products
• Negotiate yearly contract rates with Suppliers (Hotel Transportation, Guides, attractions, meals ETC)
• Update pricing, promotions, product requirements to all related departments.
• Handle daily request from sale and help improve their conversion rate.
• Evaluate the quality of suppliers and change the contracting strategies
• Analyze market trends to expand existing hotels and suppliers.
• Managing the Product Lifecycle from the development and implementation to the commercial and operational success of new and existing travel product
• Benchmark customer experience and pricing with direct competitors

Salary:
AED 3000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

Requirements

Qualification and Skills needed:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism management or other related field.
• Having at least 3 years’ experience in contracting or purchase.
• Extensive Destination knowledge (Europe, Africa, America, Asia, etc).
• Previous travel Experience is a must.
• Excellent sourcing and negotiation skills is a must.
• Ability to work under high pressure & High level of “attention to detail”.
• A self-starter able to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines and targets

Experience:
• Purchasing: 3 years (Required)
• Contracting and Operation: 1 year (Required)
• Pricing: 1 year (Required)
• Product development: 1 year (Preferred)

About the Company

AFC Holidays gives you what you need to ensure a memorable holiday! We are all about fabulous deals, tailor made holidays and escorted tours so you don’t have to worry about anything when you are travelling. Not only do We Love Taking You Places, we also make sure you get the most of the place you go!