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Discova is looking for a Contracting Executive to join our Tokyo team. You will support the Contracting Team leader in delivery of elements combined to be effective and influential product development activities. We believe that a strong focus on develop the contract unique and irresistible product is the key to our success. If you have industry knowledge, passionate about Japan and a shark when it comes to negotiating with existing and new suppliers than we would love to hear from you!
Job Responsibility:
Live the product strategy ensuring Discova has a competitively priced and comprehensive offer matched to sales demand and targets
Conduct competitor research and benchmarking incoming contracts and promotion to ensure Discova’s offer is relevant, competitive, and unique for our different sales markets and partners
Work with key suppliers and Discova’s team to collect all needed tour information and picture material for product brochures
Assist Leader with day to day key Product Sourcing activities
Enroll suppliers through the supply enrollment process and contact Suppliers to contract rates and availability
Live and breathe Responsible travel policies and encourage others to do the same
Develop lasting relationships with suppliers to ensure Discova’s clients receive excellent on-the-ground support
Consistently upskill and keep updated with all Discova Products and Services
Requirements:
A Bachelor Degree in Tourism, Sales & Marketing or 1+ years experience in Tourism Industry
An understanding of the inner workings of the travel industry and comprehensive travel industry knowledge
Good command of both written and spoken English and local language
Attention to details and preciseness in maintaining record and database
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and implementing change when needed
Excellent communicator to a diverse range of people (customers, suppliers, team members, leaders)
Well-developed and problem-solving skill
Customer centric with commitment to high standards of service delivery
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills across culture
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
Flexible rotating roster that may include late nights, weekends and early mornings and flexible with uncertainties/changing priorities and under pressure