PRODUCT MANAGER – IRELAND
UK OR IRELAND — HYBRID | 2 DAYS OFFICE, 3 DAYS HOME
GREAT SALARY + MONTHLY BONUS
Product Manager job based in the UK or Ireland within the inbound travel industry, offering a great salary plus monthly bonus. This is a commercially focused role sourcing, negotiating and contracting products for FIT and Group business, building strong supplier relationships and supporting destination and product development.
▌ Do you?
Do you enjoy sourcing and negotiating great products and experiences that shape memorable inbound travel itineraries?
Are you commercially sharp and confident building supplier relationships, negotiating contracts and getting products ready for sale?
Do you bring good knowledge of the UK or Ireland tourism market, with an eye for new products, destinations and experiences?
And importantly, are you organised, detail-focused and happy to travel several weeks a year to meet suppliers and attend trade events?
▌ Our Client
Our client is a well-established inbound travel specialist, creating carefully curated visitor experiences across the UK and Ireland for international tour operators, travel agents and the wider travel trade. They work closely with overseas partners to deliver dependable, high-quality product for both FIT and Group travellers.
They are now seeking a Product Manager to join their commercial team, taking ownership of supplier sourcing, negotiation and contracting — helping to shape a competitive, well-priced product portfolio that supports the business’s continued growth.
▌ The Role
In this role, you will take ownership of sourcing, negotiating and contracting products and services for FIT and Group business, helping to build a commercially competitive and accurately contracted product portfolio.
– Source, negotiate and contract products and services for FIT and Group business
– Deliver against agreed commercial and operational KPIs for the product portfolio
– Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and partners
– Negotiate special promotions, packages and itineraries, and source new products and experiences
– Support destination and product development in line with business and client needs
– Manage relationships with existing partners, including performance reviews and reporting
– Coordinate product loading and support the timely release of contracted products for sale
– Keep clients and colleagues informed of new products, developments and changes
– Support Operations Teams with the resolution of product or supplier-related issues
– Attend familiarisation trips, trade fairs, workshops and networking events
▌ Experience Required
– Strong commercial understanding with excellent negotiation and communication skills
– Good knowledge of the UK or Ireland tourism industry; France experience an advantage
– 2-3 years’ experience sourcing or contracting travel products and services
– Strong attention to detail, accuracy and precision
– Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint; CRM experience an advantage
– Strong organisational, multi-tasking and prioritisation skills
– Professional fluency in English
– Full UK/European driving licence
– Must have and maintain the right to work in the UK or Ireland
▌ Benefits
– Hybrid working — 2 days in the office, 3 days from home
– Great salary plus monthly bonus
– 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
– Private healthcare (on completion of probation)
– Opportunity to represent the business at industry events, FAM trips and trade fairs
– A growing, commercially ambitious business with real scope for career development
▌ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for a Product Manager in inbound travel in the UK or Ireland?
We’re not displaying the exact salary for this role, but it comes with a great salary plus monthly bonus. Ambitions Travel Recruitment will share the full package details with shortlisted candidates.
What does hybrid working look like in this role?
Two days in the office, three days from home — structured and specific, not subject to change at short notice.
Is inbound travel or tourism experience required?
Good knowledge of the UK or Ireland tourism market is important, and France experience is an advantage, though not essential. Ambitions Travel Recruitment will fully brief all shortlisted candidates before interview.
How do I apply through Ambitions Travel Recruitment?
Apply via this page. Ambitions Travel Recruitment reviews every application personally — no automated screening. Register at ambitionstravelrecruitment.com to be considered for future roles.
What does a Product Manager role in inbound travel involve?
A Product Manager sources, negotiates and contracts products and services for FIT and Group business, manages supplier relationships, and supports product and destination development to keep the portfolio commercially competitive.
Who are Ambitions Travel Recruitment?
Ambitions Travel Recruitment is the leading global recruitment agency dedicated exclusively to leisure travel. We place exceptional professionals at every level, from entry-level roles to C-suite appointments, across tour operating, luxury and tailor-made travel, safari, expedition and adventure travel, ocean and river cruise, ski, and UHNW concierge businesses. Our specialist leisure travel recruitment services cover the UK, South Africa, the GCC, Asia and North America. Founded by Fi Morrison-Arnthal with 35+ years’ experience.
Click here to apply for this Product Manager job, which is being recruited by Ambitions Travel Recruitment.
Ambitions Travel Recruitment is the leading global recruitment agency dedicated exclusively to leisure travel. We place exceptional professionals at every level, from entry-level roles to C-suite appointments, across tour operating, luxury and tailor-made travel, safari, expedition and adventure travel, ocean and river cruise, ski, and UHNW concierge businesses. Our specialist leisure travel recruitment services cover the UK, South Africa, the GCC, Asia and North America. With over 100 combined years of industry experience, we are trusted by global corporations, independent travel businesses, and growing operators to source hard-to-find specialists through a headhunting approach that reaches candidates who never appear on job boards.
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