BUSINESS OVERVIEW:

Since 1967, YMT Vacations has provided our guests with affordable, fully-escorted tour and cruise tour vacations to Hawaii, Alaska, Europe, and beyond. Our goal is to take guests to dream destinations and provide an incredible experience to last a lifetime, all at a price that fits budget.

We offer our guests a wide variety of the best in affordable vacation packages, carefully curated by our team to reflect the interests of modern, mature travelers. Our hassle-free packages include hotels, sightseeing, baggage handling, and expert Tour Directors and driver guides.

Guests of YMT Vacations get more than just incredible value; our guests get to be part of a community. Our vacations connect travelers with new destinations and cultures, and with fellow YMT travelers. We have served over one million travelers through our time-tested tours, and nearly half of our customers are repeats or referrals!

Join YMT, and discover what it means to be part of an industry-leading tour operator.

What are you waiting for?

YMT Vacations is seeking a proactive, collaborative Product Manager with a knack for entrepreneurial problem-solving and advanced analytical skills, and experience in travel or tourism management. The Product Manager is responsible for travel product planning and development, vendor negotiations and contracting, and product life-cycle management.

What does a Product Manager do?

The Product Manager is responsible for owning three major areas of responsibility.

Product Planning, Contracting & Portfolio Management

• Develop and manage YMT tours through the product life-cycle
• Negotiate contract rates and terms for hotels, DMC's, cruise lines, optional tour operators, and special offers
• Maintain vendor relationships and contract administration
• Collaborate with Marketing to define marketing content and spend plans
• Provide tour set-up information for the reservation software (Softrip)
• Draft the tour itinerary descriptions to appeal to target audience

Pricing & Business Performance Management

• Set tour costs by analyzing historic performance, market influences, and budget requirements
• Collaborate with Air department to set air ticketing pricing and identify commercial tactical marketing opportunities
• Monitor sales against the budget and pace
• Manage planned promotions by working with Marketing to drive sales
• Manage tour capacity and inventory

Quality Assurance & Product Expertise

• Collaborate with Tour Operations to define operational delivery standards
• Assist with vendor performance management
• Convey to sales and service staff details about tour products and destination details

What are some key qualifications for this opportunity?

• 3+ years of management experience in the travel industry
• Travel product management, contracting, and pricing experience is necessary
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in travel / tourism, business administration, marketing, or related
• Strong communicator with the ability to direct the actions of others
• Flexible and responsive to changing priorities while working under pressure
• Willingness to travel occasionally if necessary for trade shows, contracting, or planning

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. YMT Vacations is an Equal Opportuinty Employer.