Job Vacancy - Product Manager

Who We Are

At SwimTrek, we specialise in delivering extraordinary open-water swimming holidays in some of the world's most beautiful destinations. We pride ourselves on personalised, high-quality service and a culture that values diversity, innovation, and inclusivity.

Are you passionate about creating safe and unforgettable experiences in breathtaking open-water locations? Join SwimTrek, the leading provider of open-water swimming holidays, as our Product Manager. This role requires strong supplier management and negotiation skills, adherence to planning timelines, a keen eye for detail and focus on delivering high-quality, safe, and cost-effective quality open water Swimming Holidays.

Full Time Product Manager

Your Role:

Reporting to the Head of Product, the key responsibilities of the role are:

  • Supplier Relationships & Commercial Management
  • Trip Planning & Operational Support
  • Health & Safety Compliance
  • Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement
  • Product Development and Management
  • Product Strategy & Planning
  • Product Research & Analysis
  • Assisting at events, as required.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills with suppliers from a variety of different countries, cultures, backgrounds
  • In-depth supplier contractual knowledge and ability to negotiate contracts with a variety of different suppliers, building lasting future partnerships
  • Proven track record in procuring travel products and services
  • Able to manage, and make key quality management decisions
  • Expertise in building long-term, trusted relationships with suppliers
  • Commercially astute and able to demonstrate this through supplier rate reviews and commercial KPIs
  • Able to travel overseas and be flexible with working hours.
  • Friendly and enthusiastic personality, with a proactive can do attitude
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills and ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative
Desirable:
  • To be able to speak a foreign language.
  • Adventure Travel product knowledge
  • A swimmer who is open to Open water swimming
What You’ll Bring:
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Ability to self-manage and motivate
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities
  • Ability to prioritise workloads against tight time frames
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Proven track record in procuring travel products and services
  • Passionate about sports/adventure travel.

The list of responsibilities should not be considered exhaustive. You may be required to undertake various other duties as reasonably required.

Why SwimTrek?

  • LOCATION: Office located on Brighton Beach (Sea Lanes) overlooking a 50m pool and the sea
  • SALARY: Market rate
  • HOLIDAYS: 33 days (inc. Bank Holidays)
  • PENSION: employer contribution
  • WORKING HOURS: Full time based on 37.5 hours a week
  • FLEXIBLE HOURS: Between 8AM-6PM with remote working options.
  • OTHER INCENTIVES (but not limited to):
    • Performance related bonus
    • Discounted travel
    • Personal budget for sporting challenge/professional development
    • Swim Coaching sessions
    • Team away trips

How to Apply

If you feel that you are the right person for this position and that you can bring the required skills to the role, Please email your CV with a cover letter describing; if price is the major factor in SwimTrek customer choice? by Sunday 02 March to careers@swimtrek.com.

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so the position may be filled before the advertised closing date.

Make a splash with your career – join SwimTrek as our Product Manager!