Product Manager- Foreign language fluency

The Mark Travel Corporation, recognized as a leader in the business of making vacation dreams come true, is seeking an International Product Manager. Come work with an experienced team, committed to creating the best possible “end-to-end� experience for our vacation customers.

The Mark Travel Corporation provides leisure vacation packages to over 200 destinations worldwide. We are the company that the world’s leading airlines and hoteliers trust to manage their vacation brands and take care of their customers. We hire top talent to create the best products and deliver the highest level of customer service. The strength of our company is outstanding people caring about the people we serve. If you strive for excellence and have a high level of integrity, we’re interested in you!

The Product Manager is responsible for the design, development and sucessful implementation of the brand's product and marketing efforts for assigned destinations. Also creates and grows value to our clients, suppliers, and La Macchia Enterprises.

Essential Functions:

Develop and manage the product marketing plan and its implementation for assigned destinations. Lead marketing efforts, and create/manage all promotions by developing marketing e-mail messages and collateral marketing materials as well as supporting familiarization trip development and tradeshow needs. Manage product builds from start to finish. Provide direction to Product Coordinators on product build details for assigned destinations. Coordinate with Director of Product Development for mark-up and yield management strategies. Work proactively/effectively with DE (buying dept.), suppliers, and marketing alliance partners to obtain appropriate and fully competitive rates/terms for the international origin market. Grow relationships between Mark International and suppliers/CVBs in assigned destinations in coordination with DE. Work closely with our sales staff to understand the customers' needs and in turn identify and obtain new appropriate, competitive, profitable product. Conduct regular product and margin analysis and implement necessary adjustments. Lead competitive analysis and corrective actions. Participate in market research activities. Implement SBT and other technology tools. Work closely with Trisept to fix functionality or other errors; co-manage website content, development, and updates and assist clients in using new technology as appropriate.

Requirements:

Fluency in a foreign lanugage is required. Four-year college degree in marketing, business, or related studies. Minimum two years' marketing, product management, or travel industry experience. Proficiency in Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and Outlook. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong leadership skills and initiative. Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects. Attention to detail. Able to work independently with minimal supervision. Able to work flexible hours and weekends. Able to work in a close team environment.

Qualified candidates should apply via our website. Click on the link to apply: http://www4.recruitingcenter.net/clients/marktravel/publicjobs/controller.cfm?jbaction=JobProfile&Job_Id=11261&esid=az

Impact on Organization This position contributes to the success of the company by ensuring: Efficient and accurate product build and maintenance. Effective, consistent, and timely marketing efforts. Achievement of destination sales and profitability goals. Successful development of supplier relationships.