Job Detail

Job Title: Product Development Specialist | South Thailand Area
Department: Non-Accommodation / Suppliers Partnership and Activities
Location: Phuket Branch

Vacancies: 1 position

Purpose of the role

The main objective of the Product Development Specialist for Southern Thailand Area is to maintain a specific product portfolio, involving contract collection and negotiation, along with the calculation and control of net costs from local suppliers in the South Thailand region. The Product Development Specialist must keep their product portfolio updated, conduct ongoing research on tourism industry services, independently perform benchmarking, create new products, and present them to the colleagues.

Overall Responsibilities

 Report directly to the Product Development Manager responsible for Thailand Country.
 Support the collection and negotiation of contracts from main suppliers in the Southern Thailand Area (Krabi, Phuket, Khao Lak, Koh Samui, and minor islands).
 Supervise and manage a specific product list for Southern Thailand Branches (Activities, Transfers, Tour Packages).
 Implement, update, code, and maintain Asian Trails Tariffs.
 Manage tariffs standard cost control and updates.
 Conduct regular market and competition research (benchmarking) for the development of new products in the South Thailand area.
 Able to conduct Inspection Visits, Quality Control and Health and Safety Checks with our main suppliers in the Southern Thailand area.
 Lead product creation/development in coordination with the Sourcing team.
 Assist the Manager in contracting and negotiation with new or existing suppliers in the South Thailand area.
 Regularly report updates, progress, market news, and new suppliers.
 Ensure the correct implementation of Sustainability guidelines.

Requirements

 2 years of experience in a similar position in the travel industry.
 Good knowledge of Southern Thailand travel products.
 Proficient in Thai and English languages, both oral and written.
 Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, cooperation, and interpersonal skills.
 Excellent command of Microsoft Office Package, especially Excel and Word.
 Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
 Experience in negotiating agreements and conditions with local suppliers.
 Able to handle multiple projects and effectively manage different timelines.
 Driving Licence.


Asian Trails will only consider those with a genuine interest in joining a dynamic inbound travel company. Interested and potential candidates are invited to send us your updated resume, including a cover letter with salary expectations, a current photo (not older than 6 months), the date when you will be available and state why Asian Trails would benefit in hiring you for this position and send to [email protected]