Travel Product Buyer

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Collette is seeking a Travel Product Buyer to join our Product Team. This is a hybrid role based at our headquarters in Pawtucket, RI.

About Collette: Let Us Show You the World

There has never been a better time to be in the travel industry. See the world, connect with others, and experience the immersive benefits of one of the trendiest industries when you join the Collette team! As the longest-running tour operator in North America, our family-owned business leads the industry in innovation and expertise. Collette's passionate team works hard to fulfill travel dreams and is always looking for talent that will help to shape the company's future. Being part of the Collette team means having a willingness to grow, a desire to learn and ask questions, and a zest for seeing the world. From giving back to local communities to creating incredible experiences for a world of travelers and being part of a value-oriented team that cares for one another - Collette is all about the people. So, what are you waiting for? Your journey starts here.

Job Summary:

This role is on the Product Development team. This position is responsible for contract negotiations with vendors directly and/or with the Global Contracting team to ensure rate, quality, pricing goals and deadlines are met.

Responsibilities :

• Complete ownership of the add date process once requested by Inventory, including space requests, building tour components in operations system, rate and terms negotiation, and getting signed contracts.
• Negotiate secondary contracts with new and existing vendors as needed where we do not currently have valid contracts.
• Assist in contracting for open territories and assist Global Contracting Managers with attraction contracts for tour series as needed.
• Review and audit all Global Contracting Manager agreements for accuracy, adherence to brand standards and acceptable terms and conditions before building in contract system and loading into shared files.
• Work with new Global Contracting Managers as the go-to-person on contracting questions and assist with contracting their territory until they have become established.
• Review contracts to identify trends and statistics as well as create reporting regarding rates, increases/decreases by region, materialization, and vendor quotes as well as research rate expectations by region.
• Work with Contracting team to ensure our contracting goals are being met. Create and analyze data, identify trends and any other projects related to negotiations and contracting as assigned.
• Assist in destination and competitive research as requested.
• Collaborate with the Product Development team to resolve issues and make changes.
• Responsible for completing special projects throughout the year as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Attentive to details and regulations
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Strong negotiation skills
• Must be able to travel approximately 30 days per year both domestically and internationally
• Attend Corporate Events as requested
• Able to maintain vendor relationships and work well with other team members

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pawtucket, RI 02860