Holiday Product & Contracting Manager

Hotelplan UK

. Scan the market for travel, consumer and competitor trends .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeYork • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £45,000 - £50,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in product management within the travel industry, focusing on developing and improving holiday offerings while ensuring sustainability standards are met. Proven ability to negotiate supplier contracts and manage relationships effectively, alongside strong leadership and communication skills.

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Product ManagementSupplier NegotiationTeam LeadershipMarket Insight AnalysisSustainability Commitment

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Hard Skills

Product DevelopmentContract ManagementMarket AnalysisSupplier Relationship ManagementPerformance ReviewTravel Industry KnowledgeCommercial AwarenessHoliday Content AccuracyNegotiation SkillsTask Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborative ApproachCreative Problem SolvingSelf-MotivatedFlexible Attitude

Industry Keywords

Travel IndustryTour OperatorConsumer TrendsSustainability StandardsDestination ManagementSupplier Service LevelsCommercial StrategySales CollaborationOperations CoordinationEuropean Travel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Scan the market for travel, consumer and competitor trends
Visit destinations, secure the best rates and availability, and present holidays effectively
Review existing products and develop new ideas using industry contacts, insight and commercial awareness
Contribute to future business strategy with Marketing, Commercial, Sales and Operations
Line manage a Product Executive, set objectives, hold regular 1:1s and support development
Manage a portfolio of destinations, including product performance and supplier relationships
Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, rates, availability and service levels
Review product performance and decide what to grow, improve or retire
Develop new holidays and improve existing products
Visit destinations to inspect accommodation, check routes and build supplier partnerships
Work with Marketing to ensure holiday content, pricing and descriptions are accurate and inspiring
Work with Operations and Sales to resolve supplier issues and ensure holidays run smoothly
Ensure products meet sustainability standards and support responsible travel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience at manager level in a product, contracting or commercial role, ideally with a tour operator
Good knowledge of the travel industry and how customers buy holidays
Ability to turn market and consumer insight into new and improved products
Experience of line managing and developing others
Experience and confidence negotiating contracts and managing supplier service levels
Strong communication skills
Ability to manage several tasks at once and hit deadlines
Genuine commitment to sustainability and balancing people, planet and profit
Collaborative approach with Commercial, Sales, Operations and Marketing
Positive, creative and self-motivated, with a flexible 'can do' attitude
Passion for travel, especially in Europe
Ability to travel regularly to overseas destinations is essential
Fluency in at least one European language in addition to English is desirable
Access to your own transport is essential
Minimum 2 days per week in the Whitwell-on-the-Hill office, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays mandatory

Benefits

Comp & perks

50% discount off Inntravel holidays and across sister brands
Additional annual leave when swapping a plane for a train
Career pathing and continuous development opportunities
Workation for up to 6 weeks per year from anywhere in the world
2 volunteer days each year
Well-being resource hub
Online lunchtime yoga classes
Annual Steps challenge
Employee assistance programmes
Cash back health and dental plan
Hybrid working
Enhanced family leave allowances
Flexible working patterns, minimum 4 days per week