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Polar Product Manger

Employer
Pier Recruitment
Location
East Sussex, Brighton
Salary
£30000.0000 - £35000.0000 per annum + commission
Closing date
14 Mar 2019

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Sector
Leisure & Tourism, Travel
Function
Account Management
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

We are currently recruiting for a specialist travel outfitter based in Brighton with a focus on wildlife. This business create innovative and unrivalled tailor-made safaris, small group trips and specialist led tours, putting their clients in the right place at the right time; witnessing unforgettable natural world sightings.

We are looking for a professional and experienced Polar Product Manager with a great work ethic and a desire to break new ground.

The Polar Product Manager is responsible for determining, planning and monitoring the Company's Polar product. The Manager is assisted by a Product and Operations Coordinator and reports directly to the Head of Product. Responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with Vessel Owners, Specialist Leaders and Guides this role plays a major part in shaping Company advancement in the Polar regions; responsible for ensuring NWS stays at the forefront; constantly looking for new development opportunities. Overseeing a range of projects, from ad hoc exclusive vessel charters to annual Charter seasons across the Arctic and Antarctica.

Responsibilities will include:
* Management of Vessel Charters to the Arctic and Antarctica to include all contractual compliance, statutory submissions, contractual engagement of Specialist Leaders and Guides, logistics and operations
* Creation of Charter season and ad-hoc individual Charter budgets
* Monitoring of Financials: Actual v Budget Profit & Loss reporting
* Research and development of the Polar Product; collaborating with the Head of Product to define the Polar roadmap.
* Liaison with the Marketing function to determine outbound message; including web content, newsletters, itineraries (to include taking editorial role on documentation) and analyse campaign impact and client feedback
* Relationship management (Polar and Americas suppliers and partners)
* FAM trip training and post-trip reviews for Destination Specialists
* Internal Product Training

The role holder must be able to demonstrate the following experience and skills:
* Experience working in Polar Product with strong leadership experience.
* You will be comfortable working in a fast paced environment, making decisions independently and/or with Senior Management input.
* You will enjoy daily challenges and thrive on the associated rewards.
* Advanced understanding of AECO, Sysselamannen (Arctic) and South Georgia government (Antarctica) regulations.
* Ability to work to deadlines; using own initiative to manage a heavy workload with at times conflicting priorities.
* Excellent communication skills; written and spoken English (additional languages an advantage).
* You will be a highly organised and efficient individual; comfortable with multi-tasking and trouble-shooting. You need to be able to understand a situation, determine the way forward and take action; always ensuring all involved understand your direction and proposed benefit. You will be comfortable liaising across Company departments and externally with suppliers and clients.
* Understand and commit to exceptional levels of Service.
* Excellent Microsoft Office and IT skills (excel, word and PowerPoint)

If this Polar Product Manager position based in Brighton is of interest to you then please apply today

Pier Recruitment does not discriminate on the grounds of 'protected characteristics' as defined under the Equality Act and other relevant UK legislation.

Pier Recruitment acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

If your application is successful a consultant will be in contact with you within the next 2 working days. If you do not hear within 7 days please call the office as we always wish to provide 100% customer service.

Company

Founded in 2012, Pier Recruitment is a bespoke recruitment agency designed to bring service back in to the industry – something which has sadly been neglected in recent years!

We are interested in your career, what you really want to do and how you want to progress. We understand that people need change, they need to grow and develop, and sometimes they need to move in to a completely different industry sector. Whether it’s a permanent, temporary or contract position you are looking for – we will find it for you!

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Company info
Website
Telephone
01273 874154
Location
Intergen House
65-67 Western Road
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 2JQ
GB

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