PDA

View Full Version : e-Travel PRODUCT MANAGER, we want you!



HFIG Resources Asia
09-08-2008, 11:56 PM
HFIG RESOURCES ASIA, new kid on the e-travel commerce block no more, has grown so big that it needs a PRODUCT MANAGER to look after its thousands of product offerings and services. The PM will be in charge of enforcing the CD Director’s decree, which is to Spread & Multiply CD products and services across the travel-happy globe.

That’s a tall order. So you’d understand why we shall look very closely at the Leadership qualities, Communication skills, and Tour Industry Experience of each candidate.

HFIG is a contact and IT development center and leading online travel-booking and reservations agency. It manages e-travel websites (www.city-discovery.com, www.world-airport-transfer.com, etc.) that serve millions of visitors a year and over 3,000 products (tours, airport transfers, travel promos, etc).

That’s enough on the small talk. Here’s the real deal.

……

Position: Product Manager
Reports to: Managing Director
Coordinates with: Clients, Data Entry Specialists Team, E-Travel Manager

Job Summary
Will research, negotiate, contract and take end-to-end responsibility for City Discovery’s Travel Experience Products (sightseeing tours, things to do, and activities in thousands of destinations worldwide). Will work closely with the Data-Entry Specialist and Content Teams.

Key Responsibilities:
• PRODUCTS ON THE WEB: uploaded and presented correctly online, descriptions are appropriate
• RELATIONSHIP WITH SUPPLIERS: build long-term and successful partnerships
• PRICE COMPETITIVENESS OF PRODUCTS: maintain, improve
• INVENTORY: make sure products being offered are actually available
• RELATIONSHIP WITH TOURIST BOARDS: develop strong working relationships, gain resource support (information, images, contacts, etc.), run joint promotions, get endorsements
• PRODUCT OFFERING in different regions: improve and develop
• MARKET PROGRESS & REVENUE TARGETS: monitor, analyze, report, achieve
• PRODUCT UPDATES: make sure Reservations Department is always informed

Requirements:
• College Degree (preferably in sales, marketing, communications, tourism, or business)
• 5+ years work experience in sales, marketing, tourism, or business development
• Strong Geographic Knowledge, Passion for Travel
• Strong Knowledge of the Tour Operator Industry
• Exceptional skills in Business Relationship Management, Communication, Presentation, and Negotiation
• Strong Working Knowledge of computer applications (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, etc.) and the internet

Personal Qualifications:
• Innovative, able to multi-task, has good time-management skills
• Displays leadership and initiative, can work very well with a team
• Communicates and interacts well with colleagues and superiors
• Analytical, has strong problem-solving and quantitative skills
• Adaptable, can work under pressure
• Ethical and Professional, with high standards of conduct

We offer:
• GREAT CAREER in product management and marketing in a multinational company
• EXCELLENT COMPENSATION, which includes transportation and meal allowances
• OTHERS (confidential! Only the successful candidate will find out… I myself don’t know%$#!! :D)

Interested?
Send applications to Wladimir@city-discovery.com.

Or drop off your resume at…

HFIG Resources Asia
2004 Antel 2000, 121 Valero St
Salcedo Village, Makati City 1227
(look for michelle or jonah)

We shall contact only qualified candidates.