Product Development Executive - Cruise

Product Development Executive - Cruise
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, product management, or commercial partnerships, ready to take ownership of a growing cruise portfolio and deliver high-impact results. As Product Development Executive, you’ll be responsible for sourcing, developing and managing a portfolio of group cruise programmes and bespoke cruise products, ensuring travel agent partners have access to competitive, high-quality packages.  Salary of circa £30k plus performance related bonus.

Product Development Executive – Role & Responsibilities:

This is a strategic and hands-on role that blends product development, supplier management, and member engagement. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and delivery of group cruise allocations across multiple suppliers
• Manage 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
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver effective communications and marketing campaigns
• Monitor performance across inventory, sales, profitability, and engagement
• Produce reports and market insights to inform strategy and identify growth opportunities
• Drive commercial success through data-led decision making

Product Development Executive - Skills & Experience Required:

• Cruise industry or cruise sales experience, ideally within a tour operator or consortium
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Experience in product development and management
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive action
• Highly organised and capable of managing multiple projects
• Confident presenter and team collaborator
• 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

Product Development Executive - Key Benefits & Additional Info:

• Circa £30k basic salary with performance-based bonus of up to £7k
• Monday to Friday 9 to 5.30 (occasional Saturdays may be required)
• Office based, with flexibility for hybrid for experienced candidate
• 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

Please apply for the position of Product Development Executive online or email your cv to lisa@candm.co.uk