Cruise Product Executive
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic product development team within a leading UK travel organisation. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in cruise sales or product, ready to utilise your extensive cruise product knowledge as a Cruise Product Executive. In this role you’ll be responsible for sourcing and developing a portfolio of group cruise programmes and bespoke cruise products, ensuring travel agent partners have access to competitive, high-quality packages. Salary of £30k to £35k plus performance related bonuses.

Cruise Product Executive – Role & Responsibilities:

*Liaise with cruise suppliers to source, create and develop a wide range of cruise products across ocean, river, luxury & expedition.
*Support the creation and delivery of a programme of group allocations across a portfolio of product.
*Support with pricing, logistics, and inventory to ensure competitiveness and differentiation
*Provide travel partners with exclusive group offers and compelling cruise packages
*Source and manage a diverse portfolio of cruise products including ocean, luxury, river, and expedition itineraries
* Negotiate preferential pricing, group benefits, and exclusive offers, ensuring product competitiveness, profitability, and alignment with partner needs
*Build and maintain strong relationships with cruise lines, tour operators, and strategic partners
*Represent the business at trade events, supplier meetings, and industry forums when required
*Act as a key contact on cruise product and group business matters
*Deliver training, product updates, and sales support to help grow cruise revenue
*Monitor performance across inventory, sales, profitability, and engagement
Cruise Product Executive - Skills & Experience Required:
*Extensive cruise sales / operations or product experience with strong mainstream and luxury cruise knowledge ideally with a tour operations background.
*Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
*Experience in product development would be ideal but not essential
*Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
*Highly organised and capable of managing and prioritising workload
*Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office; basic image editing skills
*Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
*High attention to detail and proofreading accuracy
Cruise Product Executive - Key Benefits & Additional Info:
*£30k to £35k basic salary with performance-based bonus.
*Monday to Friday 9 to 5.30 (occasional weekend working may be required to attend relevant shows and events on an ad hoc basis)
*Hybrid working
*Opportunity to shape and grow a high-profile cruise product portfolio
*Collaborative and supportive team culture
*Exposure to leading suppliers and industry events
*A chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced travel business