Product Manager - Europe

at  Goway Travel

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Goway Travel was founded in Toronto in 1970 by Bruce Hodge, a young Australian economist who moved to Canada to follow his dreams. From there, we have established ourselves as a global influence with offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles, Sydney, and Manila. While the travel industry endured major challenges, our strong foundations allowed Goway to forge ahead. We continually innovated, invested in new technology, and challenged the status quo.
Still owned and operated by Bruce, with the support of his leadership board, our mission has always been to help our clients realize their travel dreams. Today, we are an industry-leading, global travel company with over 600 employees. Our team of experts utilizes cutting-edge technology to tailor-make 4 and 5-star travel experiences in over 100 countries around the world.
At Goway Travel, we’re not just a company; we’re a family of dreamers and doers, inspired by our founder’s incredible journey. He didn’t just follow a career path; he followed his heart, and in doing so, he built a company that helps others follow theirs.
If you’re passionate about travel and innovation, we invite you to be a part of our exciting journey!

DEPARTMENT/ DIVISION DESCRIPTION

The Product department is responsible for all aspects of the commercialization of Goway product which includes, design, pricing and promotion. The key objective is to source and contract competitive and commercially viable product. In addition, the team develops and maintains co-operative partnerships with airlines, tourist boards and vacation product suppliers. Responsible for regularly auditing, reviewing and revitalizing the product portfolio. Product also serves to educate, support and motivate the Sales team through in-depth trainings, regularly scheduled team meetings and one-on-one conversations. In sum, as a critical link to the Leadership team, the Product department works to maximize commercial viability, marketing efficiencies and sales effectiveness.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Minimum three years’ experience within the travel industry in a product management role
• A certificate/diploma in Travel & Tourism; or a combination of experience, education and training equivalent to a diploma
• Analytical: strategic, data-driven and commercially-focused thinkers will succeed
• Initiative: the ideal candidate is motivated by growth, driven to win and will take ownership of their product portfolio
• Communication: exceptional negotiating skills, aimed at reaching ‘win-win’ resolutions, are required. Comfortable with public speaking and presentations.
• Time Management: must effectively multi-task while managing competing deadlines
• People Person: must be comfortable leading meetings and answering questions while developing long-term relationships
• Technical Knowledge: computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite, Salesforce, FreshDesk and travel management software is an advantage