Destination Sport Experiences
Product Manager
This hybrid role is based in our Sydney, NSW office, you must live within a commutable distance.
Destination Sport Experiences, through its global sports travel brands Marathon Tours & Travel and Sportive Breaks, caters for those who want to participate in the very best cycling and running events across the world.
All three brands offer tours, travel packages, and guaranteed entry to marathons and cycling events around the world, together with VIP hospitality access to many of the top professional cycling events, as well as managing travel programs for mass participation events on behalf of charities, companies, and groups throughout the year.
We are a proud partner of many of the Abbott World Marathon Majors and work closely with major sports events organizers across the globe.
The team behind Destination Sport Experiences regularly participates in running and cycling events, as well as helping to manage events and support our clients on their journey through each event, so we understand the needs of those traveling with us.
Due to an exciting year of growth, we are now looking for a Product Manager to join our Sydney-based team to specialize and manage our portfolio of Marathon events.
Our Product Manager will manage the events from initial planning and contracting right through to planning the delivery of the event.
This is a varied, hands-on role and on a typical day you will:
Plan the operational delivery of events, working alongside the International Delivery team Build event itineraries taking into consideration budgets and travel logistics Prepare the pre-departure information Liaise with hotels, transport companies, event organizers, and other external suppliers to ensure all elements of the event are confirmed and accurate Negotiate rates and terms with 3rd party providers Where necessary, manage the tender process with suppliers Manage the product and keep the website up to date Ensure the product is loaded correctly onto the website for sale Constantly monitor the sales position and suggest appropriate course of action depending upon the position Work closely with our internal Sales and Marketing teams New product development To be successful within this role, our ideal candidate will:
Have working experience within a similar role within the travel industry (sports travel experience would be highly desirable) Demonstrate a passion for our core offering of sports travel Be confident in planning and managing own trips Have extensive product knowledge and experience specifically in planning triathlon, marathon, or cycling events Possess excellent planning and event management skills Be confident with contracting and demonstrate strong negotiation skills Possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written Be a self-starter with the ability to manage the logistics of an event Have the ability to prioritize workload Be customer-focused and have excellent relationship-building skills Enjoy working as part of a team Have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, and demonstrate intermediate to advanced Excel skills Be willing to travel domestically and internationally per business needs So if you have a passion for sports and are looking for your next challenge, take a look and get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!
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